FocusTDDI Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Not sure what's causing this. oil light on my 01 1.8 tddi had started to flicker a few days ago so topped up with a litre of 5w30, now light is starting to stay on when engine is warmed up, halfway mark on temp gauge. Driving home tonight I noticed the engine seemed a little more "ticky" than usual and when I pulled up I gave it a good rev and a LOT of black smoke poured out the pipe. Please tell me this is something simple like a pressure switch and not a dead/dying engine. Car has 115,000 on the clock and has been pretty good up to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusTDDI Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusTDDI Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Okay, it's not the pressure switch, put a new one in and light is still flickering, so any ideas would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 is your oil level ok? if your oil is disapearing along with black smoke your engine could be burning it. sounds like a head gasket or valve guides problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusTDDI Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 No the oil level is okay, but now the oil light is staying on yet there's no knocking from the engine. Mechanic has told me £30+ for a diagnostic test, pressure test I assume. Put some engine flush through but no luck there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 when did the car last have an oil change, as a clogged oil filter could cause the light or even the pump starting to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubballi Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 This happened to me a few weeks ago resulting in cam belt going and having to have another engine. In future I won't ignore the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris26 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 This happened to me a few weeks ago resulting in cam belt going and having to have another engine. In future I won't ignore the light. Iv'e had the same proplem i changed the oil/filter job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 i would get the engine tested, make sure you are getting good oil pressure. could be a failing pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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