Specifications

10A-46
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Oil pressure: Check
K4M or K9K
10A
Oil pressure tables:
End pieces to be used:
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - CHECK
a Remove the oil pressure sensor (see 10A, Engine
and cylinder block assembly, Oil pressure sen-
sor: Removal - Refitting, page 10A-42) .
a In place of the oil pressure sensor, fit thewith suit-
able adapters using theor a 22 mm long socket.
a Start the vehicle.
a Monitor the engine oil pressure as the oil tempera-
ture rises (approximately 80˚C or the first time the
engine cooling fan is activated); it should not be less
than the pressure at idle speed.
a If the oil pressure is lower than the pressure at idle
speed, check that:
- the oil filter is not clogged,
- dirt or swarf is not present in the engine oil,
- the oil pump is in good condition and being correct-
ly driven.
a Check the oil pressure in comparison with the values
given in the table above.
a Switch off the engine.
a Remove thewith the end pieces.
a Refit the oil pressure sensor (see 10A, Engine and
cylinder block assembly, Oil pressure sensor:
Removal - Refitting, page 10A-42) .
a Wipe any oil run-off with a cloth.
a Wait at least 10 minutes.
a Check the oil level using the dipstick.
Engine
Minimum oil pressure
(bar)
Maxi-
mum oil
pressure
(bar)
Idling
speed
3000 rpm 3000 rpm
D4D, D4F 1.5 3.9 5.3
K7J, K7M 1.3 3.7 5.0
Engine
Minimum oil pressure
(bar)
Maxi-
mum oil
pressure
(bar)
Idling
speed
4000 rpm 4000 rpm
K4M 0.5 3.1 4.4
K9K 0.8 3.4 5.2
Engine End pieces
D4D, D4F C + F
K4M, K7J, K7M, K9K E + C + F
WARNING
Always check the oil level using the dipstick.
Do not exceed the maximum level on the dipstick
(could destroy the engine).
Correct the engine oil level if necessary before
delivering the vehicle to the customer.
Note:
When topping up the engine oil, always leave at
least 10 minutes before checking the level with a
dipstick.
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