Functional description

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Functional description
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The oil pressure control valve can influence the oil pressure in the controllable oil chamber steplessly. In the case of decreasing oil pressure, the volume-flow-controlled oil pump delivers more volume. The main spring in the volumetric-flow-controlled oil pump that affects the slider is softer than in conventional systems. The slider is easier to move to a centered position, which means that the volume-flow-controlled oil pump adjusts to minimum delivery even with slight oil pressure in the controllable oil chamber. This reduces the pressure ratio in the oil circuit, which in turn means less energy to drive the volumetric-flow-controlled oil pump.

The use of characteristic map control for the volumetric-flow-controlled oil pump enables oil supply in line with requirements and a reduction in the average pressure level in the oil circuit. The oil pressure control valve enables the engine control to individually control the fuel delivery rate.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Regulating Valve
G09910047Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 Oil pressure regulating valve
2 two-pin plug connection
RENDER: 1.0x

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