Engine and peripherals

Oil pressure

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Essential special tools

Mot. 836-05 Oil pressure test kit in case

Case MOT.836-05

Pression d'huile
  • Carry out the oil pressure check using tool (Mot. 836-05) and a 22 mm long socket.
Note: The oil pressure check must be carried out with the engine warm (approximately 80 °C).
  • Connect the pressure gauge in place of the oil pressure switch:

F4R or K4J or K4M

  • Items from kit (Mot. 836-05): B and F

Pressure values:

  • Idle: 1 bar
  • 3000 rpm: 3 bar

K9K

  • Items from kit (Mot. 836-05): C, E and F

Pressure values:

  • Idle: 1.2 bar
  • 3000 rpm: 3.5 bar

F9Q

  • Items from kit (Mot. 836-05): B and F

Pressure values:

  • Idle: 1.2 bar
  • 3000 rpm: 3.5 bar

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