I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 oil light is on but a...
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I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 oil light is on but all my level and the car is driving find
Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about?
Oil pressure light
Mechanic's Ass...
I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 oil light is on but all my level and the car is driving find
Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about?
Oil pressure light
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Passat yourself? What have you tried so far?
Yes I am trying to make sure is not my oil pump
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
Naw
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Bradley Jordan
219 days ago
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The best thing to do is have a shop do a manual oil pressure test on the car. if the results are in specs it will need the sender switch on the engine replaced.
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219 days ago
Had a question about my Volkswagen Passat
Bradley Jordan
219 days ago
Automotive Expert
I understand that. I am ASE certified in all makes.
before replacing any parts you need to verify the proper oil pressure, which is why I suggested having a manual oil pressure test done.
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219 days ago
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I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 oil light is on but all my level and the car is driving find Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? Oil pressure light Mechanic's Ass...
I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 oil light is on but all my level and the car is driving find Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? Oil pressure light Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Passat yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes I am trying to make sure is not my oil pump Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Naw