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Xsara oil pressure light and engine noise

Help! My 2003 Citroen Xsara (gasoline engine) is giving me nightmares. The oil pressure light keeps flashing, and I'm hearing some awful clattering noises from the engine. Mileage is at 62487 km. Could it be the oil pump?

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susan_jones10

Sounds rough. I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra, though it was a diesel. Same symptoms: oil light and nasty engine noises. I'm no expert, but have you checked the engine oil level? It might be worth a look before jumping to conclusions.

PetraBenz (Author)

Yeah, I checked the oil level, and it seems fine. Could it be the oil pressure sensor then? Is it hard to replace? I'm trying to avoid a massive repair bill here...

susan_jones10

Could be the sensor, sure. With my Astra, the oil level was fine too, and I hoped it was just the sensor but the noise got worse quickly. Turned out to be the oil pump in the end. Honestly, I wouldn't mess with it too much. Take it to a workshop before you do any further damage.

PetraBenz (Author)

Okay, I took your advice and brought it to a workshop. You were right, it was the oil pump! The damage was done, costing me 755€, including new bearings just in case! Thanks for the heads up!

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