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17 – Lubrication
1
Parts of lubrication system
Draining engine oil ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 11
Engine oil
Assembly overview - oil pump, sump
Removing and installing sump
Assembly overview - oil filter bracket and oil cooler
1.1
General notes on the lubrication system
Note
The oil level must not be above the max. mark - danger of damage
to catalytic converter!
Caution
If large quantities of metal chips and abraded material are
found during engine repair, this may indicate that the crank‐
shaft bearings or conrod bearings are damaged. To avoid any
subsequent damage, the following work must be carried out
following the repair:
♦ Thoroughly clean oil passages,
♦ Renew oil spray jets,
♦ Renew engine oil cooler,
♦ Renew oil filter element.
1.2
Engine oil
Oil capacities:
With oil filter change: 7.5 l
Without oil filter change: 7.2 l
Engine oil specifications:
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 11
Checking oil level:
Note
The oil level must not be above the max. mark - danger of damage
to catalytic converter!
Test prerequisites
• Engine oil temperature at least 60 °C.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
• Wait a few minutes after switching engine off to allow oil to flow
back into sump.
Amarok 2011 ➤
4-cylinder injection engine (2.0 l direct injection engine, turbocharger) - Edition 02.2011
1. Parts of lubrication system
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