Lubrication - Iveco VECTOR Series Technical And Repair Manual

VECTOR 8 ENGINES

LUBRICATION

The engine is lubricated by a gear pump driven by the
crankshaft.
There is a safety valve located on the oil filter mounting which
starts opening at 3.4 ± 0.3 bar.
Lubricating pressure with oil at 110 °C:
- max pressure up to 6.5 bar
- min pressure 4.0 bar
Figure 67
- Remove the covers (1) and (2) by unscrewing the screws
(3).
- Change the filtering parts (4) and the gaskets (5).
- Carefully clean the blow—by filter body (6) and the
covers.
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SECTION 3 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
The oil vapours that form inside the engine during operation
are directed into a condenser (blow-by filter) where some
of them are condensed and recirculated again and some of
them are directed via two pipes to the intake.
The oil vapour condenser needs a periodical overhaul.
engine oil is a pollutant. Protect your skin suitably
against contact with engine oil.
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