Diesel engine lubrication system Mercedes E-Class (W210)
Lubrication system — general description Pic. 4.31. Lubrication system: 1 - hydraulic tappets, 2 - oil channels for supplying oil to the valve mechanism, 3 - main oil channel from the engine block to the...
Oil pump The oil pump is located in the crankcase. The power of the gear pump, depending on the characteristics of the engine, is different. The oil pump is equipped with a...
Oil pressure For reliable operation of the engine, the oil pressure must be appropriate. If the oil is too cold and very viscous, too much pressure can build up. In this case, the...
Engine oil Modern highly accelerated engines place special demands on engine oils. The oil should not evaporate, and the oil film should not break off at high temperatures of the...
Automatic oil level control Pic. 4.33. Built-in oil sensor: 1 - oil level sensor; 2 - float with a magnet; 3 - connector; 4 - engine crankcase; 5 - control hole with a bimetallic plate The oil...
Checking the operation of the oil level sensor Sequence of work The oil level warning lamp lights up when the oil level is normal and the engine is running: 1. Remove the oil level sensor connector. 2. Using an...
Checking the condition of the engine oil Check the oil level after every second refueling. On an older engine with increased oil consumption, it makes sense to check the oil level at every fill-up until the...
Changing the oil and oil filter When changing the oil, the oil filter must be changed. Only install a filter that matches your vehicle's engine! Attention! Hot oil can cause burns. When unscrewing the...
Checking the tightness of the oil system During operation, small oil stains may appear on the surface of the engine. Engine oil at large temperature fluctuations penetrates through the pores of the gaskets, but...