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Oil pressure
Fault-tracing
D7E

Engine oil pressure, fault tracing

Check list J

T2019169

Contents
Engine oil pressure, fault tracing page 2
Comments for Oil pressure engine, fault-tracing page 4

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Engine oil pressure, fault tracing

After

basic data gathering

reading off fault codes
parameter checks
have been completed, use the results from the tests
(as recommended in the symptom information) to
understand the vital functions of the engine. Weigh the
results of all the information together to create a good
basis for the continued fault-tracing work in this checklist.
As a fault can affect several systems, it is important
to carry out the specified VCADS Pro tests to
allow fault causes to be excluded or confirmed at
an early stage.

Note: Because the illustrations in the service literature

are used for different engine versions there may be
differences in the components. The essential information
in the illustrations is always correct.
Vehicle: _______________
Chassis number: _______________

Yes

Mileage: ________________
Customer: ________________
1

Oil level, check page 4

Is the engine oil level within the max and min levels?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
2

Oil quality, check page 4

Is the oil of an approved quality?
Is the engine oil free from contamination by coolant and fuel?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
3

Oil filter, check page 4

Are the oil filters undamaged and not clogged?

If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the next step in the checklist.
Action
4

Oil filter drain valve, check page 5

Is the drain valve working properly?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
5

Oil pressure gauge, check page 5

Is the oil pressure gauge displaying the correct value in the instrument?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
6

Oil pressure sensor, check page 5

Is the oil pressure correct as specification?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:

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Oil pump safety valve, check page 7

Does the safety valve function correctly?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
8

Overflow valve for lubricating system, check page 7

Is the overflow valve functioning correctly?

If the fault is not found, continue fault-tracing according to the next point in the check list.
Action:
9

Oil pump, check page 8

Is the oil strainer fault-free?
Are the pumping gears for the oil pump fault-free?
Action:

Remarks:

Document filled in by: _______________

Dealer: _______________
Date: _______________

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Comments for Oil pressure engine, fault-tracing

Oil level, check
1
Check that the oil level lies within the tolerances.
If the oil level is below or close to the min line on the
dipstick, it can affect the oil pressure during very arduous
driving or when driving in very hilly terrain.
2
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

Oil quality, check

1
Check that the oil quality meets Volvo specification.
2
Check if the oil is contaminated with coolant, fuel or soot.
If the oil is contaminated with coolant, the oil pressure
may deteriorate due to clogged oil filters and oil valves.
Contaminated oil can also cause damage to the oil pump
with engine breakdown as a consequence.
Possible causes of faults:

Inner leakage in the oil cooler.

Check oil contamination in the coolant.

Leakage in the cylinder head gasket.

Cracks in the cylinder head, cylinder liner or cylinder

block.

Leakage at the O-rings between the cylinder liner and

cylinder block.

If there is fuel in the engine oil, see Fuel in engine oil,

fault tracing (Check list C), Diagnosis Group 2330.
3
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

22106-3
Oil filter, check
1
Check that the oil filter is not damaged or clogged.
If the filter is damaged, the oil flow through it may be
restricted. This can lower the oil pressure.
2
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

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Oil filter drain valve, check

1
Remove the oil filter.
2
Check that the valve located at the bottom is not
damaged so that its function is impaired.
Press in the valve cone with a blunt object and check that
it does not bind and that it seals against the seat.
Note. When the filter is installed the valve is always
closed. If it has been damaged, oil can leak through it
and lower the oil pressure.

T2023786

3
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

Oil pressure gauge, check

1
Connect the PC tool to the bus diagnostic connector.
Start the VCADS Pro test 284073 Sensor values,
check and check the values for engine oil pressure.
Follow the instructions in VCADS Pro.
2
Compare the value with the displayed value in the oil
pressure gauge in the instrument.
If the values do not match, perform the VCADS Pro test
38117-3 Instrument panel, test and check the oil
pressure gauge.
3
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

22104-3
Oil pressure sensor, check
If you suspect that the oil pressure sensor gives an
incorrect value, check the oil pressure using an
external pressure sensor.

Special tools: 9992873, 9998339, 9998493

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Check the oil pressure using an external pressure sensor
and compare the values with the specification.

Connecting the external pressure sensor

2
Remove the pressure sensor.
3
Fit nipple 9992873 and oil hose 9998493.
Connect pressure gauge 9998339 to the oil hose.
9992873 , 9998339, 9998493

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4
Start the engine. Check the oil pressure.
If the oil pressure measurement shows that the pressure
is below the minimum value according to the specification,
continue the fault tracing by checking the oil filters.
If oil pressure measurement using an external pressure
sensor shows that the pressure is within the tolerances,
but the normal pressure sensor in the engine does not,
replace the pressure sensor.
5
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

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Oil pump safety valve, check

1
Remove the safety valve.

T2023788

2
Check that the valve is not damaged so that its function
is impaired. Check that it does not bind and that it
seals against its seat.
3
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

Overflow valve for lubricating system, check

1
Remove the oil filter housing.
2
Remove the overflow valve, refer to 223352 Oil cooler
overflow valve, change, in repair Group 2229.
Check that the valve piston and spring are not damaged
so that their function is impaired. Check that the valve
cone does not bind and that it seals against its seat.

T2023787

3
If the fault is not found, continue fault tracing with the
next step in the checklist, see Engine oil pressure, fault
tracing page 2.

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22105-3
Oil pump, check
1
Remove the sump. Check the suction strainer and
pressurised oil pipe.

T2023036

2
Remove the oil pump. Check the oil channels in the
pump housing.
3
Check the pump gear wheels.

T2023147

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