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-  Connect voltage tester VAG 1527 B to oil 
pressure switch and positive side of battery (+) 
using test leads from VAG 1594 A. 
     
Test lamp should not light up. 
     
-  If test lamp lights up, install new oil pressure 
switch. 
     
- Start engine. 
     
Note:  
     The switching point of the oil pressure switch can 
be reached when the engine is cranked on the 
starter motor, so watch the tester and the test 
lamp while starting the engine. 
     
Black oil pressure switch: 
     LED must light up at 1.2 to 1.6 bar. 
     
-  If test lamp does not light up, install new oil 
pressure switch. 
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Check oil pressure  
     
-  Disconnect wire from oil pressure switch.
    
If specified values are not attained:  -  Remove oil pressure switch and screw in oil pressure tester VAG 1342.
-  Thread oil pressure switch -2- intoVAG 1342.
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Start engine (engine oil temperature approx. 80 C).
Oil pressure at idling speed: at least 1.3 bar Oil pressure at 2000 rpm: 3.5 to 4.5 bar 
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Engine oil
 
      The engine is filled with a high quality multigrade 
oil at the factory. This oil may be used all year 
round, except in extremely cold climates.  
     
Viscosity grades and oil specifications  
      Viscosity grades and oil specifications:  
     
       Repair Manual, Maintenance
   
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Engine oil level, checking
 
     
Test requirements:  
     
Engine oil temperature at least 60 C 
     
Vehicle must be level (horizontal) 
     Wait a few minutes after switching off engine 
to allow oil to flow back into oil pan. 
     
-  Pull out dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth and 
insert again to stop. 
     
-  Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.
    
Markings on oil dipstick:  
Note:  
The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.  a - Oilmust not be topped up.
b - Oil may be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after 
topping up. 
c - Oilmustbe topped up. The oil level is sufficient if somewhere in area -
b- (grooved area) after topping up. 
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