PRE-RELEASE
Measuring oil pressure
| Measuring oil pressure |
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Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover and the drive belt cover.
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Unplug the oil pressure sensor connector.
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Place a receptacle under the engine and remove the oil pressure sensor.
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Fit
87 91 600 Pressure testing equipment
and connect a pressure gauge. Check the connection and make sure it is not resting against sharp or hot components.
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Lower the car, start the engine and read off the oil pressure, see
Lubricating system
.
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Turn off the engine after taking the reading and raise the car.
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Check that the pressure gauge shows 0 bar before detaching it from the adapter. Place a receptacle under the engine and remove the pressure gauge and adapter. Wipe off any spilled oil.
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Fit the oil pressure sensor with a new seal.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 lbf ft). 
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Plug in the oil pressure sensor connector. Wipe away any spilled oil.
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Fit the lower engine cover and the cover on the drive belts and lower the car.
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Check the oil level. Top up as necessary.
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