Mercedes SL oil pressure issue

I had something similar happen on my SL First, check your oil color Is it dark, sludgy, or milky An oil leak could also be the problem, so check the engine for oil Low oil pressure could be from oil sludge blocking the oil pump Was your oil change late

Thanks for the ideas The oil color looks darker than usual, almost black I haven't seen any oil leaks When you mention oil sludge, is that common and how does it affect the oil pressure

Yes, dark or black oil means it's breaking down and could be sludge Oil sludge is thick and gooey, forming when the oil breaks down, especially when oil changes are missed This sludge can clog the oil passages, restricting the oil flow and causing low oil pressure The oil pressure warning lamp lights up when the pressure drops too low Given the symptoms, get it checked at a workshop They can find the cause and prevent more engine damage

I appreciate the advice I took the car to a workshop like you said They said the long maintenance interval caused the problem An oil change and engine flush fixed the oil pressure issue and the warning lights The repair was 165€ Thanks again for the help