Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair

Lubrication system components, removing and installing

Note:
^ If large quantities of metal particles or other material are found in the engine oil during an engine repair this can be due to partial seizure of crankshaft or connecting rod bearings. In this case, thoroughly clean the oil passages and also replace the oil cooler and oil filter to prevent future damage.
The oil level must not be above the Max. mark -danger of damage to catalyst! Marking, Refer to Fig. 1
^ Oil pressure, checking, Refer to Oil Pressure, Testing and Inspection

Oil system capacity:
^ With oil filter 4.0 liters (4.2 quarts)

Engine oil specifications:
For seasonal viscosity application Owner's Manual
^ Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.
^ The engine oil which was first put into your engine has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. You can use this oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, you can also use SAE 5W-30.

To assure that the oil is of the highest quality, the following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations:
^ VW 502 00 or VW500 00 or VW501 01
^ ACEA A2 or ACEA AS
^ API Service SJ or SL





1. 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
2. Chain tensioner with tensioning rail
^ 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
^ When installing, pretension spring and then install
3. Crank sprocket
^ For oil pump drive
4. Dipstick
^ Oil level must NOT be above the Max. mark!
^ Marking, Refer to Fig 1
5. Guide
^ Remove to draw oil out
^ With bracket on lower intake manifold
6. Guide tube
7. Dowel sleeves
^ Check seating
8. O-ring
^ Always replace
9. Suction pipe
^ Clean strainer
10. Baffle plate
11. 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
^ Remove with 3185 socket or equivalent
^ Remove bolts to bell housing with 3249 hex ball socket
12. Oil pan
^ Clean sealing surface before installing
^ Install with silicone sealant D 176 404 A2, Refer to Oil Pan engine, Service and Repair
13. Sealing ring
^ Intregal with oil drain plug
14. Oil drain plug with sealing ring
^ 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
^ If sealing ring is leaking drain plug must be replaced
15. Oil pump
^ With 12 bar (174 psi) pressure relief valve
^ Before installing, check that both oil pump/cylinder head centering sleeves are in place
^ Replace if running surfaces and/or gears are scored
16. Chain sprocket
17. 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
18. Chain
^ Mark direction of rotation before removing
19. Sealing flange
^ Check seating on guide pins
^ Clean sealing surface before installing
^ Removing and installing, Refer to Front Engine Plate, Service and Repair
^ Install with silicone sealant D 176 404 A2, Refer to Front Engine Plate, Service and Repair
20. Seal
^ Crankshaft oil seal (pulley side), replacing, Refer to Seals and Gaskets, Engine, Front Crankshaft Seal, Service and Repair





Fig. 1 Engine oil dipstick, marking
1. Max. mark
2. Min. mark
a. Area above cross-hatched zone up to Max. mark: Do NOT top-up with engine oil!
b. Area within cross-hatched zone: CAN be topped-up with engine oil
c. Area from Min. mark up to cross-hatched zone: FILL with 0.5 liter of engine oil maximum!