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1996 Audi Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil pressure, Gas.
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Asked on March 29, 2008

1996 Other Audi Models oil pressure light


i have an audi 80 coupe 2.0l 8v year 1996 109 000 miles, the problem is when the engine heats up the oil pressure warning light comes on , when i press the accelerator pedal the light goes off, there is also an oil leak coming from the sump gasket , is this linked and do u think i will have to replace he engine?


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Avatar Asked by stuart halley

Answer

Replied on April 3, 2008

Hi there,

first have the oil pressure tested with a master gauge, this will give a true indication as to engine oil pressure, you may just have a faulty switch, The sump leak will not affect the pressure reading, but should be attended to non the less.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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