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The lubrication system of the diesel engine
The engine is lubricated by a circulating pressurized oil. The gear pump is located at the bottom of the crankcase. The oil cooler is installed under the oil filter. The oil filter is cooled by the coolant. An oil pump driving gear also drives the vacuum pump. Overfill the engine with oil can not. For diesel engines it is of even greater importance, as if the engine oil gets into the exhaust system, the catalyst may be damaged. So always remember that when the Gulf oil in the engine. It is best to pour enough oil so that when checking the oil level of his number on the dipstick located slightly below the "Max." Once you drive a few kilometers, check again the oil level and, if necessary, update the plan.
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