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kurt_schwarz9

Seat Tarraco Oil Pressure Problem

I'm having a nightmare with my 2021 Seat Tarraco diesel. The oil pressure warning lamp keeps lighting up, and there's a loud mechanical noise coming from the engine. It has 173407 km on the clock. I'm thinking it could be an oil pump failure, but I'm not sure. Could it be something simple like a clogged oil filter? Any ideas?

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SchneidiAnton

Low oil pressure in a Tarraco is never good. I had a similar issue with my Seat Ateca. The oil pressure warning light came on, and there were some nasty engine noises. Have you checked for oil leakage? What oil viscosity are you using?

kurt_schwarz9 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply. No visible oil leakage that I could see. I'm not sure about the oil viscosity, as it was last changed during the previous service. What caused your issue with the Ateca?

SchneidiAnton

Mine turned out to be a failing oil pump. Given your symptoms, especially the loud noises and the low oil pressure light, I suspect the same. A clogged oil filter could contribute, but the noise suggests something more serious. I'd advise getting it checked by a professional as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

kurt_schwarz9 (Author)

Took it to the workshop, and you were right. It was the oil pump. The oil filter was also clogged, which probably made things worse. Cost me 755€, ouch! Thanks for the help.

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