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Talisman Oil Pressure Warning and Engine Clatter

My 2020 Renault Talisman with a gasoline engine is freaking me out. 219228 km on the clock. The oil pressure warning light keeps popping on, and there's this awful clatter coming from the engine. I'm guessing it's something serious. I checked the oil level, it's fine, even topped it off, but the light still comes on and the noise is still there. Could it be the oil viscosity, some kind of oil leakage, the oil pressure sensor, or worse, oil pump failure? Anyone experienced low oil pressure in their Talisman?

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Sounds nasty. I had a similar issue with my Talisman a while back. Same oil pressure warning light and engine noise. Did you check the oil for any metal shavings? That could indicate internal damage.

Metal shavings, huh? Good call, I didn't think of that. Where exactly would I check for those? Like, on the dipstick, or when I drain the oil? And if there are shavings, what does that usually mean?

Yeah, check the dipstick first. If you see any glittery bits, that's not good. Also, when you drain the oil, look closely at what comes out. Metal shavings usually mean something internal is wearing out, like bearings. Honestly, with those symptoms, best get it to a workshop ASAP. Running it with low oil pressure can cause serious damage.

Appreciate the advice. I brought the car to the workshop straight away. Turns out the oil pump was buggered, just as I feared. Cost me 755€ to get it sorted but at least the engine is running smoothly again. Thanks for confirming my fears and giving me a kick in the right direction!

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