D8 GTO oil pressure check

Special tools and workshop equipment required: 

  • Socket, 24 mm -T40363- (not illustrated)
  • Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342, or equivalent aftermarket tool-

   

Checking oil pressure

Procedure

  • Oil level OK
  • Engine oil temperature approx. 80 °C
  • Remove oil pressure sender

Removing

  • Unplug electrical connector -1-
  • Unscrew oil pressure sender -item 4- using socket, 24 mm -T40363-
  • Screw oil pressure switch into oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342-
  • Screw oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- into bore for oil pressure switch in oil filter bracket
  • Start engine

Oil pressure at idling speed: at least 1.0 bar.

Oil pressure at 2000 rpm: at least 2.5 bar.

  • Install oil pressure sender

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence. Tightening torque 21 Nm.

Note: Renew seal (number 5) after removing.