Oil pressure oil big red one

[BrillBlackb5S4]

This light came on last night, oil had 1500-2000 miles on it. It came on then went away for 30 minutes then came on more frequently. This morning it came on in 5 minutes then stayed on. I shut the car off, and turned it back on then it didn't come back on. I then proceeded to change the oil and filter had liqui moly synthonol. Switched to t6 rotella 5w40. It stayed off for about 20 minutes then came on for 10 seconds. Then it was off for the rest of the ride home. The ride home was about 15 minutes. The next thing i'm going to do is get another oil pressure senor any ideas what it could be? Should i invest in an oil pressure gauge. Trying everything before a new oil pump.


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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Prior to this It did sit for 2-3 weeks then it came on 2 days after

So what would make the light come and go like that?

[MacDaddy]

Low oil level?

[BrillBlackb5S4]

Low oil level?

It was low when i emptied it i just don't understand why it comes and goes maybe an oil leak? I don't have my bellypan on so can't see it


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[Austonwerner4]

Start with changing the sensor and go from there.

[Papa_Dios]

I'd also switch to Mobil 1 Euro. T6 has been proven to not be the best although I know a ton of guys on here swear by it. Switch out your sensor for a new one and see if that fixes your problem

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

[QUOTE=Papa_Dios;11699768]I'd also switch to Mobil 1 Euro. T6 has been proven to not be the best although I know a ton of guys on here swear by it. Switch out your sensor for a new one and see if that fixes your problem

I used to run mobile one euro0w40 had no problems with it. What about mobile 5w40? (Summer now). I drove for 30 minutes, and the light came on multiple times but just goes off in 5-10 seconds. I think if it was low pressure I would know everything sounds fine. Sometimes when i go hard on it kind of, it comes on for 5-10 seconds. I just bought this sensor changing it this week when it comes in.. https://www.ecstuning.com/ES275364/?...FYhffgodS_QMIA

If this doesn't fix it (it should), what are some other things to check?


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[Papa_Dios]

Yeah I would go the Mobil 1 route. Can you post a photo of the cluster with the icon that's popping up?

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Yeah I would go the Mobil 1 route. Can you post a photo of the cluster with the icon that's popping up?

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It's the big red oil can dripping, 3 beeps. It only comes on while driving. I'm heading to work soon, so I'll take a picture then. So mobile 1 5w 40 or straight 40? Winter 0-40 summer 5-40?


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[Papa_Dios]

Post up a pic that will help us 👍. I'd go 5W-40

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Post up a pic that will help us . I'd go 5W-40

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Ok i'll actually take a video shortly, if that will help more from initially start up till it takes the light to come on.


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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Here's the picture and video driving with 1 hand....

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[jbain2]

If the oil level isn't low, change the oil pressure sensor and report back.

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

If the oil level isn't low, change the oil pressure sensor and report back.

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Ok


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[MacDaddy]

It was low when i emptied it i just don't understand why it comes and goes maybe an oil leak? I don't have my bellypan on so can't see it


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If its low there is your issue, the oil is going to slosh around while driving, eg accelerating, braking, cornering. Why would you not fill it to the level it is designed for and expect it to work?

[Bordom]

If its low there is your issue, the oil is going to slosh around while driving, eg accelerating, braking, cornering. Why would you not fill it to the level it is designed for and expect it to work?

The motor is also designed to operate effectively with 1qt missing. If he was running 1.5-2qts short, then that would be an issue.

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[MacDaddy]

The motor is also designed to operate effectively with 1qt missing. If he was running 1.5-2qts short, then that would be an issue.

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Not sure what your point is...

[Bordom]

Not sure what your point is...

My point is it operates correctly even if oil level is on the "min" line.

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

I just changed the oil to see if it would fix the issue. and it didn't... Oil level read fine before, I changed it , and the light still comes on. Changing sensor later in the week.

[MacDaddy]

My point is it operates correctly even if oil level is on the "min" line.

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I see, your being passive agressive, our countries cherished tradition.

Well no shit low obviously Means below minimum.

[Bordom]

I see, your being passive agressive, our countries cherished tradition.

Well no shit low obviously Means below minimum.

Lol all in the spirit of good fun

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Replacing the oil pressure sender right now here's the old one hopefully this fixes my issue... By the looks of it, it looks like it was leaking and there was quite a bit of crap in it.




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[joeSfour]

I'd recommend going with an OEM replacement unit. I've had plenty of issues with the aftermarket offerings.

[BrillBlackb5S4]

I'd recommend going with an OEM replacement unit. I've had plenty of issues with the aftermarket offerings.

I just replaced it with an oem one, time to test it out... Reused the oil and filter only had 100 miles on it hate to waste it. rotella t6 switching to mobile one soon.


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[BrillBlackb5S4]

Do u know how good the üro oil cap pressure release cap is. I replaced my oem cap with it. It was only a few dollars I heard the Vemo one sucks.


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[joeSfour]

uro stuff isn't terrible, but definitely not close to OEM quality

[BrillBlackb5S4]

It fixed that issue now my car is cutting out at 4k rpm won't go higher b5 s4 problems.....

Edit m: its taking longer than normal to reach redline and sometimes it feels fine
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[naudlee]

The pressure switches rarely if ever go bad.
-The wire is generally the issue OR you have low oil pressure plain and simple.

Drop the pan & clean the pick up screen / pray for the best.

If still an issue, thread in a mechanical OP gauge / cross your fingers.

I've seen multiple red OP lights & bottom end fails...

[BrillBlackb5S4]

The pressure switches rarely if ever go bad.
-The wire is generally the issue OR you have low oil pressure plain and simple.

Drop the pan & clean the pick up screen / pray for the best.

If still an issue, thread in a mechanical OP gauge / cross your fingers.

I've seen multiple red OP lights & bottom end fails...

Well, it fixed the problem, hasn't come back ,and i've drove it a lot.



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[chrislmorris]

Lol, your choice of oil doesn't have much to do with oil pressure (minimal depending on temp and rpm) or a light coming on. It's either you're low on oil, or if not, the sensor needs replaced.

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[BrillBlackb5S4]

That symptom i listed above, cutting power at 4k rpm. That would be a raped tbb.... Guess I have to put my apr bipipes on asap now...


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