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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)07 · Diagnostic checks
07 · Diagnostics

Engine lubrication system - check supply pressure

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Various checks › Engine lubrication system - check supply pressure
Diagnostic checksEngine lubrication system - check supply pressure

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM - CHECK SUPPLY PRESSURE

Operation 0510C20 · CHECKS ON SYSTEMS

2.2 JTS

- Let the engine warm up (engine oil temperature approx. 100°C).

Op. 1084A42 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH - R + R

- Fit the fitting in the engine oil pressure warning light switch seat.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860969000ConnectorEngine lubrication system pressure test

- Connect a pressure gauge to the fitting.

- Start up the engine only for long enough to check that the engine oil pressure is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValueValidity
Engine oil supply pressure (idle speed) (bar)1.52.2 JTS
MeasurementValueValidity
Engine oil supply pressure (4000 rpm) (bar)5.02.2 JTS

- Remove the pressure gauge.

- Remove the fitting.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860969000ConnectorEngine lubrication system pressure test

Op. 1084A42 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH - R + R

2.4 JTD 20v

- Let the engine warm up (engine oil temperature about 100°C).

Op. 1084A42 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH - R + R

- Fit the connector in the housing for the enigne oil pressure warning light switch.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860969000ConnectorEngine lubrication system pressure test

- Connect a pressure gauge to the connector.

- Start up the engine only for long enough to check that the engine oil pressure is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValueValidity
Engine oil supply pressure (idle speed)1.0 bar2.4 JTD 20V
MeasurementValueValidity
Engine oil supply pressure (4000 rpm)4.0 - 4.5 bar2.4 JTD 20V

- Remove the pressure gauge.

- Remove the connector.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860969000ConnectorEngine lubrication system pressure test

Op. 1084A42 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH - R + R

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