2000 Other Volkswagen Models oil pressure

Tiny
STUVW1.9
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  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN
  • 4 CYL
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  • 75,000 MILES
Vw bora 1.9 tdi. My car suddenly lost power and started smoking, I stopped and turned the engine off. When ive tried starting it a red warning light came on saying LOW OIL PRESSURE STOP MOTOR. Ive checked oil level and thats ok. Can u help plse
Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 8:05 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Do not drive as you may destroy the engine, get it towed to a workshop who can do an oil pressure test with a master gauge, this will give a true indication as to the engine oil pressure, when this is known, the correct steps can be taken to rectify your problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 8:10 AM

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