Checking Oil Pressure

Checking oil pressure

Special tools:
999 5270 OIL PRESSURE METER 999 5270 Oil Pressure Meter

Tightening torques

For tightening torques not in the text, see
B52x4x Tightening torque, B5234T9 [1][2]Mechanical Specifications
B6xx4x Tightening torque [1][2]Mechanical Specifications

Checking the oil pressure sensor





Note! When checking the oil level and oil pressure, the engine should be at normal operating temperature which corresponds to 15 minutes normal driving (100°C / 212°F). If the oil quality and type or oil filter condition cannot be determined, replace the oil and filter.

Remove
- the air baffle on both sides
- the center air baffle under the engine.

Check
- the cable and connectors
- type and function. Try a new sensor
- any cable faults between sensor and warning lamp.

Note! Use a new gasket when the new sensor is installed.

Checking the oil pressure

Use instrument kit 999 5270 OIL PRESSURE METER 999 5270 Oil Pressure Meter. Connect to the oil pressure sensor duct on the cylinder block. Start the engine and read off oil pressure at different engine speeds (RPM).