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Fiat Barchetta oil pressure warning light

Hi, I have a 2000 Fiat Barchetta with a gasoline engine and 231764 km. Recently, the warning light in the speedometer and the oil pressure warning lamp light up. I checked the oil level, which is fine. Could the oil color be related? I haven't changed it in a while, exceeding the maintenance interval.

A 2000 Fiat Barchetta owner experienced oil pressure warning lights despite the oil level being adequate. The issue was linked to overdue oil changes, leading to oil contamination and potential sludge buildup, which can affect oil pressure. The solution involved changing the oil and filter, resolving the warning light issue.

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Hey, I had a similar issue with my Fiat Barchetta. Does the oil look milky or sludgy? If it does, it could be contamination, like water or coolant mixing in. That'll kill your oil pressure quick. Any signs of an oil leak?

Thanks for the quick reply! The oil looks dark, not milky. No visible oil leak. Could old oil cause this, like sludge blocking the oil pump?

Yeah, dark oil is a sign it's breaking down. Think of it like old cooking oil - it gets thick and nasty. Sludge could definitely clog things up and mess with the oil pressure. I'd get it checked out at a workshop ASAP. Continuing to drive it could cause major engine damage.

Thanks! You were right. Took it to the workshop, and it was indeed contaminated oil due to the overdue service. Changed the oil and filter, cost me 165€. No more warning lights!

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