ENGINE OIL
Oil System Capacity
For the correct engine oil and capacity, refer to Fluid Capacity Tables .
Changing the oil, refer to Maintenance Procedures .
Marks on the Oil Dipstick
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1 - MAX mark
2 - MIN. mark
a - Oil level in the area of the MAX mark: Do not add engine oil.
b - Oil level in the center area: Engine oil can be added.
c - Oil level in the area of the MIN. mark: Add approximately 0.5 liter of engine oil!
OIL PRESSURE AND PRESSURE, CHECKING, WITH A 1 PIN SWITCH
Note. 1 and 2 pin oil pressure switches are installed. Check which oil pressure switch is installed. Checking the oil pressure and switch (2 pin switch). Refer to OIL PRESSURE AND SWITCH, CHECKING, WITH A 2 PIN SWITCH .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1342
- Voltage Tester V.A.G 1527 B
- Connector Test Set V.A.G 1594 C
- The engine oil level is OK
- The engine oil temperature is at least 80°C (176°F) (radiator fan must start up once).
Note. Function test and servicing the optical and acoustic oil pressure indicator. Refer to wiring diagrams, or to "Function and Component Selection" in the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
Remove the oil pressure switch -F1-. Refer to Oil Pressure Switch -F1 and install it into the oil pressure gauge.
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Install the oil pressure gauge into the oil filter bracket in place of the oil pressure switch.
Connect the brown wire from the tester to Ground (GND) (-).
Connect the voltage tester V.A.G 1527 B using an adapter cable from the connector test set V.A.G 1594 C to B+ and the oil pressure switch. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) must not light up.
If the LED lights up, replace the oil pressure switch.
If the LED does not light up
Start the engine and increase the engine speed: The LED must illuminate at 1.2 to 1.6 bar. Replace the oil pressure switch if it does not.
Increase the engine speed further. At 2000 RPM and an oil temperature of 80°C (176°F), the oil pressure must be between 2.7 and 4.5 bar.
At higher engine speeds the oil pressure must not exceed 7.0 bar
If the specification is not obtained
Check the screen in the oil intake pipe. See item 10 in see scheme 6 for contamination.
Note. Also, mechanical damage, for example, bearing damage can also be the cause of too low oil pressure.
If no malfunction can be found
Replace the oil pump with balance shaft drive. Refer to OIL PUMP WITH BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE .
If the specification is exceeded
Check the oil passages.
If necessary, replace the oil filter bracket with pressure relief valve.
OIL PRESSURE AND SWITCH, CHECKING, WITH A 2 PIN SWITCH
Note. 1 and 2 pin oil pressure switches are installed. Check which oil pressure switch is installed. Checking the oil pressure and switch (1 pin switch). Refer to OIL PRESSURE AND PRESSURE, CHECKING, WITH A 1 PIN SWITCH .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1342
- Test Adapter F/VAS 5051 DSO (2-pin) VAS 5256
- Hand held Multi-Meter V.A.G 1526 D
- The engine oil level is OK
- The engine oil temperature is at least 80°C (176°F) (radiator fan must start up once).
Note. Function test and servicing the optical and acoustic oil pressure indicator. Refer to wiring diagrams, or to "Function and Component Selection" in the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
Remove the oil pressure switch -F1-. Refer to Oil Pressure Switch -F1 and install it into the oil pressure gauge.
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Thread the oil pressure gauge into the oil filter bracket in place of the oil pressure switch.
Install the test adapter F/VAS 5051 DSO (2-pin) VAS 5256 to the oil pressure switch.
Connect the hand held multi-meter V.A.G 1526 D to the test adapter F/VAS 5051 DSO (2-pin) VAS 5256 and set it for the continuity test.
- The oil pressure switch must be open at less than 1.2 bar.
Start the engine and increase the engine speed: The oil pressure switch must close at 1.2 to 1.6 bar. Replace the oil pressure switch if it does not.
Increase the engine speed further. At 2000 RPM and an oil temperature of 80°C (176°F), the oil pressure must be between 2.7 and 4.5 bar.
At higher engine speeds the oil pressure must not exceed 7.0 bar
If the specification is not obtained
Check the screen in oil intake pipe. See item 10 in see scheme 6 for contamination.
Note. Also, mechanical damage, for example, bearing damage can also be the cause of too low oil pressure.
If no malfunction can be found
Replace the oil pump with balance shaft drive. Refer to OIL PUMP WITH BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE .
If the specification is exceeded
Check the oil passages.
If necessary, replace the oil filter bracket with pressure relief valve.
OIL PAN
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- T Bar and Socket 10 mm 3185
- Hex Ball Socket T10058
- Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
- Flat Scraper
- Silicone Sealant D 176 404 A2
Removing
Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
Drain the engine oil.
Note. Observe disposal regulations!
Remove the charge air pipe bolts -arrows-.
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Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.
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Remove the oil return pipe bolts -arrows-.
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Note. Ignore item 1
Remove the oil pan to transmission bolts -arrows-.
Loosen the oil pan bolts on the flywheel side using the T bar and socket 10 mm 3185 and remove the using the hex ball socket T10058.
Remove the remaining bolts and remove the oil pan. Loosen the oil pan with light blows from a rubber mallet, if necessary.
Remove the sealant residue from the cylinder block with a flat scraper.
Use a rotating plastic brush to remove any remaining sealant from the oil pan.
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Installing
Note. Note the expiration date of the silicone sealant. The oil pan must be installed and tightened immediately after application of the silicone sealant.
Cut the sealant tube nozzle at the front mark (nozzle diameter: approximately 3 mm).
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Apply the silicone seals as illustrated. The sealant bead must be
- 2 to 3 mm thick
- And run on the inside of the bolt holes -arrows
Note. The sealant bead must not be thicker than specified. Otherwise, the excess sealant could get into the oil pan and clog the strainer in the oil intake pipe. With the transmission removed, the oil pan must seal flush with the cylinder block. With the transmission installed, the oil pan must make contact on the transmission. After installing the oil pan, allow the sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be added.
Immediately position the oil pan and tighten the bolts as follows
1 - Tighten all bolts of the oil pan to cylinder block very lightly in a diagonal sequence.
2 - Tighten the oil pan to transmission bolts lightly.
3 - Tighten the oil pan to cylinder block bolts again, lightly in a diagonal sequence.
4 - Tighten the oil pan to transmission bolts to 40 Nm.
5 - Tighten the oil pan to cylinder block bolts in a diagonal sequence to 15 Nm.
Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.
OIL PUMP WITH BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Connecting Pin T10027
- Silicone Sealant D 176 404 A2
Removing
Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .
Remove the chain guard. Disengage the locking lugs through the openings -arrows- if necessary using a small screwdriver.
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Rotate the crankshaft to set cylinder 1 at Top Dead Center (TDC).
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Note. Make sure there is a mark on the balance shaft chain sprocket opposite the securing hole -arrow-. Mark the position with a waterproof marker if the mark is missing. The mark will be needed later when installing.
Loosen the oil pump chain sprocket bolt. Counter hold the center bolt for the vibration damper.
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| CAUTION | The chain sprocket driving the balance shafts must not be loosened! |
Release the tension on the chain rail using a screwdriver -arrow- and secure it using a 3 mm hex wrench -1-, across flats.
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Remove the oil pump chain sprocket and disengage the chain from the balance shaft drive.
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Loosen the balance shaft drive bolts working from the outside toward the inside and remove it. Oil pump with balance shaft drive overview. Refer to OIL PUMP WITH BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE .
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Installing and Adjusting
- Chain tensioner is pre-loaded. Refer to «CHAIN TENSIONER, PRETENSIONING»(ref-475572-S41291678022012052300000) .
Place the intermediate plate as shown onto the alignment bushings -arrows- in the balance shaft drive.
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Install the oil pump with balance shaft drive and intermediate plate. Tighten the bolts working from the inside toward outside to 15 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.
Note. Note the different length of the bolts. (Scheme 33)
Rotate the crankshaft to set cylinder 1 to TDC.
Set the mark on the balance shaft chain sprocket -arrow- opposite the alignment bore.
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Secure the chain sprocket in this position using the connecting pin T10027. Place the chain onto the balance shaft chain sprocket.
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Install the oil pump chain sprocket and tighten the bolt by hand.
Note. The oil pump chain sprocket fits only in one position. To install, only the oil pump must be turned.
Remove the connecting pin T10027 and 3 mm hex wrench -1-. Secure the oil pump chain sprocket. Tightening specification: 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn. Counter hold the vibration damper center bolt.
Install the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .
Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Balance Shaft Drive Bolt Allocation
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A - M7 x 40 hex collar bolt
B - M7 x 70 hex collar bolt
C - M7 x 90 hex collar bolt
D - M7 x 55 hex collar bolt
E - Sealing plug with O-ring
CHAIN TENSIONER, PRETENSIONING
Pretension the piston by hand -arrow-.
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Push the chain rail in the -direction of the arrow- and secure it with a 3 mm hex wrench -1-.
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OIL FILTER BRACKET
Removing
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Disconnect the coolant pipes. Refer to COOLANT PIPES .
Remove the oil cooler by removing the bolt -A and B-.
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Disconnect the connector -A- from the oil pressure switch and remove the ground wire bolt -B-.
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Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the oil filter bracket.
Installing
Replace the gaskets. See item 7 and 14 in see scheme 7.
Insert the oil baffle. See item 13 in see scheme 7.
Install the oil filter bracket and tighten the bolts uniformly to 15 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.
Install the oil cooler with the bracket for the coolant pipes.
Further installation is in reverse order of removal.
Oil Pressure Switch -F1
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Socket 24 mm and Jointed Extension T40175
Removing
Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
Remove the left charge air hose -1 and 2-.
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Remove the harness connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect the connector -arrow- from the oil pressure switch.
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Vehicles with a 1 Pin Switch
Remove the bolt -B- from the ground cable (ignore the arrows).
Continuation for all Vehicles
Remove the oil pressure switch using the socket 24 mm and jointed extension T40175.
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Installing
Install the oil pressure switch by hand and tighten it to 20 Nm.
Note. In the case of a 1 pin switch, check whether the ground wire is connected.
Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.