Parts for your 2010 Volkswagen Amarok-Oil pump

2010 Volkswagen Amarok oil pump — what it does and when to service or replace it

Yes, the 2010 Volkswagen Amarok is fitted with an engine oil pump and it’s absolutely relevant to servicing. Volkswagen’s factory workshop information (ElsaWin/erWin – Lubrication System, Oil Pump – Removing and Installing), the ETKA parts catalogue for Amarok 2.0 TDI models, and VW’s Self‑Study material on the 2.0L TDI common‑rail engines all describe the Amarok’s gear-driven oil pump, integrated with the balance shaft module on these diesels. That applies to both single‑turbo and BiTDI variants launched in 2010.

The oil pump’s job is to pull oil from the sump through a pickup and strainer, then push it under pressure through the filter and galleries to the crankshaft and cam bearings, lifters, timing drive and turbocharger. It keeps a stable oil film between fast‑moving parts and helps with piston cooling and turbo durability. Pressure relief and control features inside the pump/module keep pressure appropriate across cold starts, heavy towing and hot Aussie and Kiwi summers.

While the pump itself isn’t a scheduled replacement item, looking after it is straightforward: use the right oil and change it on time. For most 2010 Amarok 2.0 TDIs with a DPF, a low‑ash 5W‑30 that meets VW 507.00 is typically specified