elizabethmeyer19
Seat Exeo Diesel Oil Pressure Issue
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A 2008 Seat Exeo diesel engine with 180,000 km is experiencing an oil pressure warning light and loud mechanical noises, suggesting a potential oil pump issue. The oil level is adequate, and the oil and filter were recently changed, ruling out a clogged filter or low oil as causes. The problem was confirmed to be an oil pump failure, and the solution involved replacing the oil pump, along with an oil and filter change.
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elizabethmeyer19 (community.author)
Oil level is fine. Oil and filter were changed about 8000 km ago. No visible oil leakage. What was the problem with your Megane in the end?
oliverfrost9
For me, it turned out to be oil pump failure. Given the symptoms you describe, warning light and noises, plus no obvious oil leakage, it does sound like the oil pump. To be sure, you'd need to check the actual oil pressure with a gauge. If it is the pump I wouldn't drive it until it's fixed. Best get it to a workshop.
elizabethmeyer19 (community.author)
Took the Exeo to the workshop. It was the oil pump. New pump installed, plus oil and filter change. Cost 755€. Thanks for the advice!
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oliverfrost9
Low oil pressure on a diesel is never good. I had a similar issue with my old Renault Megane, although it was petrol. First, have you checked the engine oil level? Also, when was the last time you changed the oil and oil filter? A clogged oil filter can sometimes cause low oil pressure. Any signs of oil leakage?