OIL PRESSURE
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OIL PRESSURE
What is the correct oil pressure range for an early 1981 1.6l diesel?
1981 Rabbit 1.6 NA
Re: OIL PRESSURE
A friend of mine told me 8psi at the head is enough to hold it together. Keep in mind, that is a minimum. Not sure what the specified pressure is.
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Re: OIL PRESSURE
That should work for oil pressure at idle.
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Re: OIL PRESSURE
curious too... anyone know what pressure is set to trigger the oil pressure light/ alarm?
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Re: OIL PRESSURE
Bentley states at least 29 psi @ 2000rpm. Low pressure warning should trigger at 2-6 psi. More specs in the engine chapter, sec.8, pt V.
There are tests for the pressure warning system in the manual also... Engine chapter, section 7
There are tests for the pressure warning system in the manual also... Engine chapter, section 7
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