2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Tiny
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  • 2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 48,000 MILES
My oil warning light comes on when I brake hard in my car or sometimes when I go downhill, I have topped it up with oil and it stopped but only for a couple of days and then it started again. My engine also makes a loud ticking noise but this noise stops when I put the clutch down. This noise is at it's loudest when the car is stationery with the engine on. What could be wrong with my car.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 AT 5:32 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Check/replace oil level sensor. Check you have no oil leaaks. The clutch release bearing could be rattling and needs replacing !
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 AT 5:37 AM
Tiny
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Thanks very much for that mate, I have checked under the car for dripping oil but could'nt see anything, is there anyway it could drip internally and not actually onto the road or driveway?
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 AT 5:49 AM
Tiny
DAVE H
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If you have a "leak" it would eventually make it's way onto the road/driveway ... perhaps the engine is running a little hot and burning it off quickly ? try using a thicker grade motor oil and an engine oil addative to treat the engine !!

hope this helps


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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 AT 6:24 PM

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