Skoda Karoq Diesel Oil Pressure Warning

Alright, so I'm proper bricking it right now. My 2021 Skoda Karoq diesel is throwing up an oil pressure warning. Not only that, but I'm getting some seriously nasty mechanical noises coming from the engine. I'm thinking it might be a defect in the oil pump. Has anyone experienced this before? Any ideas what to check before I start tearing things apart? I'm hoping it's not a major engine rebuild job!

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Low oil pressure on a Karoq diesel is never good news. I had a similar scare a while back. Did you check the oil level first? Also, when was your last oil change, and what oil viscosity did you use?

Cheers for the quick reply! Oil level's fine, and I did an oil change maybe 8000km ago using the recommended viscosity. I'm thinking maybe the oil pressure sensor is faulty? Could also be a clogged oil filter maybe? How did you diagnose your issue?

Yep, sounds very similar to what I went through. I initially thought it was just the oil pressure sensor acting up, but the noises were a dead giveaway. In my case, it turned out to be the oil pump failing. If you're hearing those noises, best get it to a workshop ASAP before you cause serious damage.

You were spot on! Turns out it was the oil pump. Got it replaced at the workshop, cost me around 755€. Engine's running smooth again, and no more scary noises or warning lights. Massive thanks for your help! Saved me a ton of stress.

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