1996 Other Audi Models oil pressure light

1996 AUDI
108,868 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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STUART HALLEY
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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?[img:575c357f41]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/173519_Image008_1.jpg[/img:575c357f41]
Mar 29, 2008 at 11:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:41 AM
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