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2006 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil filter, Oil pressure.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.

Asked on January 29, 2013

Vauxhall Astra Engine Problem

My car is losing oil I filled it up yesterday as the light kept coming on and to day the light is on again there is no oil in the water and no smoke coming out the back what else could it be
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Replied on January 29, 2013

Someone is going to have to actually look at the engine to see where it's leaking. To lose all the oil that quickly, the oil pressure sending unit is probably the most likely suspect, followed by a loose oil filter or drain plug.

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