Measuring the oil pressure
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Measuring the oil pressure
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To remove
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Raise the car and place a receptacle for oil under the engine.
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Remove the lower banjo screw from the turbocharger oil pipe by the oil filter adapter and allow the engine oil to drain out.
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Connect the banjo screw on the gauge equipment, 8395576, (included in
Pressure gauge equipment, fuel pressure
8393852) and tighten it. Connect the hose with pressure gauge included in the pressure gauge equipment to the outlet on the banjo screw.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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Position the pressure gauge so that it can be read from inside the car.
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Important
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Make sure the hose of the measuring instrument is not resting against hot or sharp objects.
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Start the engine and read off the oil pressure. See
Oil pressure
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Leave the engine idling to reduce the turbo speed. Turn off the engine.
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Remove the pressure gauge equipment.
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10.
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Fit the oil pipe banjo screw with new seals. Wipe off any oil spills.
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11.
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Lower the car, check the oil level and adjust as necessary.
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