2000 Other Volkswagen Models oil pressure

2000 VOLKSWAGEN
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STUVW1.9
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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
Jan 12, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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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)
Jan 12, 2008 at 8:10 AM
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