Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair: Overview

Lubrication system components, servicing

Note:
^ When working on the engine it should be secured to assembly stand VW 313 using engine bracket 3269 or VW 540 and supplementary set 540/1 B.
^ The oil level must not be above the max. mark danger of damage to catalytic converter!
^ If, when repairing an engine, metal shavings or large amounts of small metal particles are found in the engine oil, caused for example by partial seizure of crankshaft or Connecting rod bearings, perform the following work sequences to prevent consequential damage once repairs are complete:
- Thoroughly clean oil passages
- Replace oil spray jets
- Replace oil cooler
- Replace oil filter
- Replace oil non-return valve

Disassembling and assembling oil filter housing,.
Disassembling and assembling oil pump, Refer to Oil Pump, Engine, Service and Repair
Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch, Refer to Oil Pressure, Testing and Inspection

Oil system capacity:
Refer to Fluid Capacity Chart

Engine oil specifications:
New VW standard (specially developed, age resistant)
Initial filling: VW standard: 503 00 (VW TL 52 1 73)

Note:
In the factory the engine is filled with engine oil according to VW standard 503 00. This engine oil is adjusted for long service intervals (ESI). However, you can also use the engine oils listed below.
Use engine oils according to VW standard 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00. Multi-grade oils corresponding to API-SJ or SL are also acceptable.





1. 8 Nm
^ Secured to intake manifold
2. Dipstick
^ Oil level must not exceed the max mark!
^ Markings
3. Guide tube
^ For dipstick
^ Secured by a bolt to intake manifold
4. Cylinder block
5. Oil non-return valve, 5 Nm
6. 10 Nm
7. Oil pump drive cover
8. O-ring
^ Replace
^ Lubricate before installing
9. Oil pump drive
10. Intermediate shaft
11. Thrust washer
12. 10 Nm
^ Install with locking compound "D6"
13. Drive shaft
^ For oil pump drive
14. Oil spray jet
15. Oil pump
16. 23 Nm
17. 8 Nm
^ Insert with locking compound D 000 600 A2
18. Oil drain plug, 30 Nm
^ Replace if leaking
19. Oil pan
20. 12 Nm
21. Oil filter housing





Fig. 1 Removing and installing oil spray jet
Special tools and equipment
^ 4 mm diameter drift
^ 6 mm diameter drift

Note: Oil spray jets are installed in main bearings 2.... 7.

Removing
- Press oil spray jet out toward bearing using a 4 mm diameter drift.

Installing
- To install, press oil spray jet in by hand using a 6 mm diameter drift -arrow-.





Fig. 2 Dipstick markings
1. Max. mark
2. Min. mark
a. Area above hatched field up to max. mark: Do not replenish engine oil!
b. Oil level within hatched field: Engine oil may be replenished
c. Area from min. mark up to hatched field: Replenish with max. 0.5 liters of engine oil!