About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question I have 2001 Passat that the oil light came on and said stop....any idea what the problem might be ...oil pump? Estimated cost?
Thanks
Pam
Answer Pam,
I could be numerous things:
- Low oil, due to leaking, burning or lack of maintenance.
- Bad oil pump.
- Clogged oil passage(s) or oil pickup tube.
- Bad oil pressure sensor.
It is true, you should NOT run the car until you get this figured out; it could severely damage your engine very quickly (within minutes) if there actually is no oil pressure.
As far as the cost, from $5 to $500, depending on the actual diagnosis.
