C8 Oil Pressure Warning and Engine Noise

Alright, Citroen C8 petrolheads, I'm in dire straits! My 2013 C8 gasoline engine (87952 km) is flashing the oil pressure warning light. To make matters worse, there's some nasty loud mechanical noise coming from the engine itself. I'm thinking engine bearings, but I am really hoping it's not that! I did an oil change last month (correct spec oil, of course!) and haven't spotted any obvious oil leakage. Could this be oil pump failure? Anyone had similar terrifying experiences?

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Dude, that sounds rough! I had something similar happen with my C8. The oil pressure light and the noises are classic signs of oil starvation. When the oil pressure is too low, the engine components don't get enough lubrication, causing excessive wear and those scary sounds. Have you checked the oil level recently, just to be absolutely sure?

Thanks for the quick response! Yep, oil level is spot-on, checked it twice, cold and warm. So, you reckon it WAS the oil pump then? What was the damage, if you don't mind me asking? Trying to brace myself for the inevitable bill...

Yup, pretty sure it was the oil pump on mine. It was throwing the same symptoms. Don't try to drive it if you can avoid it, or you'll cause even more damage! I would suggest taking it to a decent workshop and get them to check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge. I really hope for you it's 'just' the oil pump!

Thanks a lot! You pretty much confirmed my worst fears, but better to know than to keep guessing. Just got it back from the garage. You called it – oil pump failure! New oil pump, new filter, fresh oil, and a lighter wallet (755€, ouch!). Lesson learned: don't ignore weird engine noises! At least she's purring like a kitten again.

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