Saxo Oil Pressure Light

Sounds familiar! Had a similar issue with my old 2008 Renault Clio – same symptoms with the oil pressure light and the funny colored oil. Have you checked when the last oil change was done? Because with my Clio, the problems started a few weeks after exceeding the maintenance interval, and if you drive frequently in the city like I do, exceeding the maintenance interval is a recipe for oil contamination. Try to remember if the oil filter was changed too, and if you put any additives into the oil. I bet it's all connected to the maintenance.

Thanks for the reply! Hmm, exceeding the maintenance interval does sound like a very good explanation. I don't remember exactly when the last oil change was done. I should've written that down somewhere. But that makes me think... If it's just about the maintenance, could it be solved just by changing the oil and the oil filter? Or the oil contamination could've damaged something else?

Well, in my case with the Clio, changing the oil and filter helped a bit, but the light kept flickering on sometimes, especially when the engine was hot. Better be safe than sorry. I'd suggest getting it checked out by a workshop before you cause any real damage. It could be oil sludge buildup or something more serious!

Thanks, that's really helpful advice! I took your advice and went to the workshop. Turns out, the maintenance interval was indeed exceeded, causing oil contamination. They flushed the system and changed the oil and filter. Cost me 165€, but at least the lights are gone, and the engine sounds happy again. Thanks again for the help!