2004 Volkswagen Passat Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Engine damage.
Mileage: 103,000 miles.
Mileage: 103,000 miles.
Asked on January 7, 2013
Volkswagen Passat Oil pressure Problem
I was driving and a stop engine oil pressure check manual flashed on the dash
I checked the oil and it appears to be fine
I checked the oil and it appears to be fine
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Replied on January 7, 2013
You checked the oil level. The warning is for oil pressure. Lack of oil pressure WILL lead to serious engine damage very quickly, as in seconds, not minutes. Serious engine wear or damage can lead to low oil pressure. With no reason to suspect either of those, it is also possible to have nothing more than a defective oil pressure sending unit. The actual oil pressure should be checked with a mechanical gauge. If it is within the acceptable limits, suspect the sending unit.