2.7L V6 Engine: Lubrication: Operation

Oil from the oil pan is pumped by a geroter type oil pump directly coupled to the crankshaft (Fig 1). Oil pressure is controlled by a relief valve mounted inside the oil pump housing. See (Fig 1), (Fig 3), and (Fig 5) for engine oil lubrication circuits.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Oil Lubrication System (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Block Oil Lubrication System (2 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Oil Lubrication System (Left Side - 1 Of 2)

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Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Oil Lubrication System (Left Side - 2 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Oil Lubrication System (Right Side - 1 Of 2)

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Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Head Oil Lubrication System (Right Side - 2 Of 2)

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