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H1 Oil Pressure Issue

Alright, gearheads, I'm in a bind. My 2001 Hyundai H1, gasoline engine, is throwing a fit. 192902 km on the clock. The oil pressure warning lamp keeps lighting up, and I'm getting some seriously nasty mechanical noises from the engine. I'm suspecting a defect in the oil pump. I've checked for oil leakage, recently had an oil change, and the engine oil level is correct. Could a clogged oil filter or the wrong oil viscosity be the culprit? What else could cause such low oil pressure?

The 2001 Hyundai H1 is experiencing an oil pressure issue, indicated by the warning lamp and mechanical noises. The suspected cause is a defect in the oil pump, though a clogged oil filter or incorrect oil viscosity could also contribute. The suggested solution is to inspect and likely replace the oil pump and pickup tube, as these components may be clogged or worn out, especially given the vehicle's mileage. Replacing the oil pump is recommended to prevent further engine damage.

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Dude, that sounds rough. I had a similar issue with my H1, though it's a later model. Same symptoms: oil light flickering and some gnarly sounds. Have you checked the oil pump itself? Sometimes the pickup tube gets clogged with sludge, especially if the previous owner wasn't religious about oil changes. Also, what weight oil are you running? Too thin, and it might not be lubricating properly, especially with that mileage.

Thanks for the reply! I haven't physically inspected the oil pump yet, but that's next on my list. It's buried pretty deep, so I've been putting it off. As for the oil, I'm using 10W-40, which should be correct for the age and mileage. Was your issue definitely the oil pump pickup, or something else entirely? Any specific things I should look for when I finally get the pump out?

Yeah, mine ended up being a combination of a partially clogged pickup and a worn-out oil pump. Honestly, at that mileage, even if the pickup is clean, the pump itself might be losing pressure. You're gonna have to pull it out anyway, so just replace the whole damn thing. It's not worth the risk of just cleaning the pickup and having the pump fail later. Bite the bullet and get a new pump. I ended up taking mine to a workshop, since I didn't have the right tools at home.

Appreciate the advice! Looks like I'll be prepping to swap out the oil pump. I was hoping it would be something simpler, but those noises are definitely not encouraging. I've already ordered a new pump and pickup. Labor cost will be around 755€. Thanks again!

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