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Lubrication system 
components, removing and 
installing  Special tools
 
The following special tools and test equipment are 
required for these operations  
VAG 1342  
Oil pressure tester  
VAG 1527  
Voltage tester  
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6 - 
Oil pan, lower 
7 - 
10 Nm (7 Nm) 
8 - 
Oil drain plug 
40 Nm (30 ft lb)
9 - 
Cover With integrated 5 bar (72 psi) and 11 bar 
(159 psi) pressure relief valves 
10 - 
Oil cooler 
11 - 
Oil filter NOT interchangeable with older versionRevised lubrication system requires 
different filter: Part no. 078 115 561 D 
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Revised oil circulation system
 
Note: 
 
Modifications compared to previous 2.8 liter V6 
(Audi 90, Audi 100). 
 Only the modified components should be 
installed on this engine. 
1 - 
Oil filter 
Larger outer dimensions
2 - 
Oil cooler Larger cross-sectional flow area
3 - 
Cover for oil pan New
4 - 
Pressure relief valve New
5 - 
Oil supply to engine 
6 - 
Oil pump New
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-  Start engine and slowly increase engine speed 
(RPM). 
     
At 1.6-2.0 bar (23-29 psi) pressure, the LED 
must come on 
      If not:  
     
-  Replace 1.8 bar oil switch.
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