Gasoline engine lubrication system VW Transporter T3

Purpose of engine oil
In operation, engine oil is exposed to a wide variety of influences. Therefore, it is very difficult to accurately determine the effect of various operating influences on an...

Engine oil change
An oil change on engines of manufacture up to 9.85 is carried out every 7500 km, on engines of manufacture from 10.85 every 10,000 km or once a year with a lower annual mileage....

Oil filter replacement
The oil filter should be changed every 15,000 km. A special tool is used to remove the oil filter at service stations. If not, you can use a leather belt. You can also drive a...

Oil pump, oil filter and pressure reducing valve
The opposed cylinder engine has a circulating lubrication system with a gear pump, oil filter, oil pickup screen and pressure reducing valve. The gear pump is directly connected...

Removal and installation of the oil reducing valve
In case of malfunctions in the lubrication system, the oil pressure reducing valve should be checked, as the valve piston may be stuck at the upper or lower extreme point. When...

Check, removal and installation of the oil switch with a hydraulic drive
Only cars produced up to 7.85 g. The oil pressure switch is located in the oil sump and, together with a control lamp on the dashboard, serves to control the oil pressure. The...

Automatic oil pressure control
Only vehicles manufactured from 8.85 Since August 85, the VW bus has been equipped with a dynamic oil pressure control system. This means that the control is carried out...

Oil switch test, oil pressure test
Only vehicles manufactured from 8.85 The 0.3 bar oil switch is identified by the brown insulation. It is located in the place of the former oil switch between the protective tubes...

Removal and installation of the oil pump
Removing Removing the oil pump is possible without removing the engine. Drain engine oil. Remove muffler cover. Support the engine with a mobile garage jack with a wide wooden...

Diagnostics of malfunctions of the engine lubrication system
Diagnostics of malfunctions of the engine lubrication system

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