Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

Measuring oil pressure
1. Raise the car and place a receptacle under the engine to collect the oil.





2. Remove the lower banjo screw from the oil pipe to the turbo compressor at the oil filter intermediate piece and allow the engine oil to run out.
3. Connect pressure gauge banjo screw 8395576, included in Pressure gauge equipment, fuel pressure 3395576, and tighten it. Connect the hose and pressure gauge equipment to the outlet on the banjo screw.
4. Lower the car to the floor.
5. Place the pressure gauge so that it can be read from inside the car.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the hose on the pressure gauge is not resting against hot or sharp details.

6. Start the engine and take a pressure reading.
7. Let the engine idle to reduce the turbo speed.
8. Turn off the engine and raise the car.
9. Remove the pressure gauge equipment.
10. Fit the oil pipe banjo screw with new seals and wipe off any oil spill.
11. Lower the car. Check the oil level and top up if necessary.