LeoStoehr
Metal shavings in the oil: experience and advice wanted for VW Golf 2015
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The issue is with a 2015 VW Golf that has its oil light on and metal shavings in the oil. The initial suspicion was a faulty oil level sensor. However, advice from others who experienced similar issues suggested that the problem could be severe engine damage. The recommended solution is to immediately take the car to a mechanic for a thorough check-up to prevent further damage.
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LeoStoehr (community.author)
Hey, that sounds really bad. It's annoying when you get it too, but thanks for your advice! Can I ask how much it cost to repair your engine? Also, have you had any other problems since? I certainly hope your Passat is running smoothly again now.
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MiaRacer
Hey, of course you can ask. After I went to the garage, they found a faulty signal from the oil level sensor. They then replaced the sensor, which cost me around €300, because the cable connection from the oil level sensor was also broken and the oil had to be changed. The suspicion was that there wasn't enough oil due to the sensor fault and this had caused damage to the engine. They told me that I should definitely have the engine checked.
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LeoStoehr (community.author)
Thank you for your honest answer and your good wishes, that really helps me. It's really tough that it can be so expensive... I'm going to follow your advice and take my Golf to a mechanic tomorrow. Hopefully it's nothing too serious. Thanks again for the helpful advice!
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Bmw1992
Hey, it doesn't sound like the oil level sensor. In any case, have it checked where the chips are coming from. Unfortunately, the engine will probably not be salvageable...
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MiaRacer
Hello, I had a similar problem with my 2012 VW Passat. The oil light also came on and there were metal shavings in the oil. After my first concern, I also thought of the oil level sensor. But then I quickly drove to the garage because it sounded like something bigger. And as it turned out, the engine had been damaged. The chips were not coming from the sensor, but from the engine itself. A serious problem, as the mechanic told me. So don't wait and go to the mechanic immediately, or even better tow the car away. So from my experience, I would say take your car to the garage as soon as possible, it could have serious engine damage. I hope this helps you. Good luck, hope it goes better for you.
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