barbara_tiger79
Clio oil pressure warning
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barbara_tiger79 (Author)
Thanks for the quick reply! No recent oil change, that's a good point. By 'okay' I meant it was between the min and max marks, so not critically low. Could just exceeding the maintenance interval cause the pressure issue?
dietershadow1
Yes, absolutely. Exceeding the maintenance interval is likely your main issue. Old oil can definitely cause pressure problems; that's why it's recommended to change the oil filter. If that doesn't fix it, you should go to a shop to plug a computer into the system ASAP because persistently low oil pressure can seriously damage the engine.
barbara_tiger79 (Author)
Appreciate the advice! Changed the oil and filter, cost me 165€ and warning lights are gone! Turns out I was way overdue on the oil change. Lesson learned!
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dietershadow1
I had a similar issue with my Clio, though the mileage was far lower. Did you recently have an oil change? That lamp usually lights up when the oil pressure is low, either because the oil is old and sludgy, or the oil filter is clogged. What do you mean by 'okay'?