Skoda Scala Diesel Oil Pressure Issue

Low oil pressure on a diesel with those symptoms is a red flag! The mechanical noises you mentioned are almost certainly related. Have you checked the engine oil level and viscosity? Does the engine oil look milky or contaminated? A blocked oil filter or incorrect engine oil could be the cause. Also, check the oil pressure sensor; they sometimes fail and give false readings. However, with mechanical noises, I'd suspect something more serious, like a failing oil pump. If your heart can't pump blood, things get noisy and bad quickly. Rule out the easy things first before assuming the pump is bad!

Low oil pressure on a diesel with those symptoms is a red flag! The mechanical noises you mentioned are almost certainly related. Have you checked the engine oil level and viscosity? Does the engine oil look milky or contaminated? A blocked oil filter or incorrect engine oil could be the cause. Also, check the oil pressure sensor; they sometimes fail and give false readings. However, with mechanical noises, I'd suspect something more serious, like a failing oil pump. If your heart can't pump blood, things get noisy and bad quickly. Rule out the easy things first before assuming the pump is bad!

Thanks for the quick response! The oil level is fine, and the engine oil looks normal, but I haven't checked the oil viscosity myself. How would I check the oil pressure sensor?

Thanks for the quick response! The oil level is fine, and the engine oil looks normal, but I haven't checked the oil viscosity myself. How would I check the oil pressure sensor?

If the engine oil level is correct and the engine oil looks normal, but you're getting low oil pressure and noises, that strongly suggests a failing oil pump or internal engine damage. Checking the oil pressure sensor involves a multimeter and knowing the correct resistance values, which vary by sensor. Unless you're comfortable with basic electrical testing and have the car's service manual, I wouldn't recommend it. Given the symptoms and your initial thought, a trip to the workshop is in order before you potentially cause serious damage. Running an engine with low oil pressure can quickly lead to catastrophic engine bearing failure.

If the engine oil level is correct and the engine oil looks normal, but you're getting low oil pressure and noises, that strongly suggests a failing oil pump or internal engine damage. Checking the oil pressure sensor involves a multimeter and knowing the correct resistance values, which vary by sensor. Unless you're comfortable with basic electrical testing and have the car's service manual, I wouldn't recommend it. Given the symptoms and your initial thought, a trip to the workshop is in order before you potentially cause serious damage. Running an engine with low oil pressure can quickly lead to catastrophic engine bearing failure.

Just letting you know, the workshop confirmed the oil pump was the issue. The total cost was 755€, a bit rough, but the Scala is running smoothly again. Thanks for the assistance!

Just letting you know, the workshop confirmed the oil pump was the issue. The total cost was 755€, a bit rough, but the Scala is running smoothly again. Thanks for the assistance!