A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Checking 5 bar oil pressure sensor (with 0.3 bar oil pressure switch)
- If the cables to the oil pressure sensor are installed incorrectly, the Auto-Check-System will display the engine oil pressure warning symbol (oil can).
Checking oil pressure on engines with oil pressure switch. oil pressure sensor on cylinder head
Engine oil temperature at least 80°C (176°F)
- Remove oil pressure sensor and install into VAG 1342 oil pressure tester.
- Install oil pressure switch into tester.
- Start engine.
Oil pressure at idle: 1.0-2.5 bar (14-37psi)
Oil pressure at 3000 RPM: 2.7-2.9 bar (39-42 psi)
Note:
With the pressure relief valve in each cylinder head a lower oil pressure is registered in the cylinder head than is actually controlled by the
oil pressure control valve.
Oil pressure sensor/switch: 0-3/0.3 bar
Oil pressure indication: 0-5 bar
Checking oil pressure on engines with oil pressure sensor in upper oil pan
Engine oil temperature at least 80°C (176°F)
- Remove oil pressure sensor and install into VAG ~342 oil pressure tester.
- Install oil pressure switch into tester.
- Start engine.
Oil pressure at idle: 1.0-2.5 bar (14-36 psi)
Oil pressure at 3000 RPM: 3.0-5.0 bar (44-73 psi)