Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

Oil Pressure, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil Pressure Gauge (V.A.G 1342)

Procedure

• The oil level is OK

• The engine oil temperature is approximately 80 °C (176 °F).

• The specified values pertain to oil temperatures from approximately 80 °C (176 °F). Remove the dip stick for higher oil temperatures. Check, if necessary, if the oil temperature for this test is too high ( 120 °C (248 °F)), and if the specified values are not attained.

- Remove the oil pressure switch. Refer to => [ Oil Pressure Switch F1 ] Service and Repair.

- Connect the oil pressure gauge (V.A.G 1342) to the oil pressure switch.

- Install the oil pressure switch into the hole on the oil pressure gauge (V.A.G 1342).

- Start the engine.

• Oil pressure at idle: at least 0.6 bar.

• Oil pressure at 2000 RPM: at least 1.0 bar.