Introduction - engine lubrication
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Engine lubrication system › Introduction - engine lubrication
INTRODUCTION - ENGINE LUBRICATION
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1 - Suction head with filter mesh
2 - Oil pump
3 - Oil filter cartridge
4 - Oil /water heat exchanger
5 - Main longitudinal channel
6 - Jets (piston skirt cooling)
7 - Camshaft supports vertical channels
9 - Variable valve timing actuation channels
9 - Oil falling back into sump
10 - Switch for engine oil pressure warning light
11 - Counter-balance shaft channels
12 - Anti-reflux valve
13 - High pressure fuel pump coupling lubrication jet
OPERATION
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1 - Suction head with filter mesh
2 - Oil pump
3 - Oil filter cartridge
4 - Engine oil cooling radiator
5 - Main longitudinal channel
6 - Jets (piston skirt cooling)
7 - Vertical channel (camshaft mounting - right head lubrication)
8 - Vertical channel (camshaft mounting - left head lubrication)
9 - Oil falling back into sump
10 - Switch for engine oil pressure warning light
11 - Engine oil temperature sensor
COMPOSITION
STRUCTURE
The engine lubrication system is shown below.
1 - Suction head with filter mesh
2 - Oil pump
3 - Oil filter cartridge
4 - Engine oil cooling radiator
5 - Main longitudinal channel
6 - Jets (piston skirt cooling)
7 - Vertical channel (camshaft mounting lubrication)
8 - Oil falling back into sump
9 - Switch for engine oil pressure warning light
10 - Turbocharger lubrication pipes
11 - Engine oil level sensor
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1. Suction head with filter mesh
2. Oil pump
3. Oil filter cartridge
4. Water/oil heat exchanger
5. Main longitudinal duct
6. Jets (piston skirt cooling)
7. Camshaft supports vertical channels
8. Variable valve timing actuation channels
9. Oil falling back into sump
10. Switch for engine oil pressure warning light
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