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C70 Oil Pressure Warning

I'm stressing out. My 2007 Volvo C70, gasoline engine, has a warning light popping up in the speedometer, then the oil pressure warning lamp lights up, too. The oil looks dark, almost sludgy. Could it be oil contamination? Mileage is at 214584 km. Could I have spaced on the maintenance interval?

4 comment(s)

berndkeller1

Sounds familiar. I had a similar thing happen with my C70. Check your oil filter. If it's clogged, that could definitely cause oil pressure issues and make the oil look nasty.

petersilber99 (Author)

So, you think a clogged oil filter is the main culprit? Was your oil also looking pretty grim when that happened to you? How long had it been since your last oil change when you noticed it?

berndkeller1

Yeah, the oil looked pretty bad, almost black. I'd get it checked at a workshop asap. Could be something more serious, but hopefully it's just that. Best to be safe than sorry with these engines.

petersilber99 (Author)

Thanks. I took it to the shop, and you were right – overdue oil change, clogged filter, plus some sludge buildup. Cost me 165€, but at least it's sorted! Appreciate the advice!

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