1.6 16V DOHC PETROL THE OIL FILTER PLASTIC CENTRE HAD BROKEN I PUT NEW OIL FILTER IN AND DONE OIL PRESSURE TEST AT TICK OVER 2.0 BAR AND AT 2000RPM 5.0 BAR IS THIS OK OR TOO HIGH ? IF TOO HIGH WILL IT BREAK THE CENTRE OF OIL FILTER AGAIN AS CAR ONLY HAD DONE 3000 MILES SINCE MAIN DEALER SERVICED IT AT 27375 MILES ? AND WHAT IS THE PROBLEMS IT CAN BE MANY THANKS JASON
If oil is not circulating around engine then there could be a blockage resulting in increase of oil pressure. But if your car is under warranty then why dont you take it back and mention your concern in case if something goes wrong.
SOURCE: I have an '02 jeep wrangler. Straight 6, 4.0 L
I have a 94 YJ gave me the same issues and I did all you did and more.
Finely I was told that penzoil has a parfin base which lends it self to the cause. I don't know if it is true or not I'm just a shade tree mech. I switched over to full synthetic and WA-LA It took a couple of changes after a good cleaning but I've been TICK free for a over a year now. since I do my own change it helps hold the cost down. I was also told I needed lifters and a rebuild & all that jazz so I figured that if she was gona die I'd deal with that when it happens so far so good.
SOURCE: 2006 BMW 325i - low oil level 5 different times.
There is a lot wrong with "low oil" and low oil is not normal in a low mileage healthy engine.
The dealer is fobbing you off in the hope you will go away.
If the oil is being changed at least every 5000 miles or so there should be minimum oil depletion between changes with only very minor top up needed. Some oil consumption is normal but it should be minimal.
If the oil level is dropping to a very low level in about 4000 - 5000 miles of normal motoring you have a significant problem. The oil is either leaking out or the engine is burning excessive oil or a combination. If there is no leak through faulty seals or by other means such as oil escaping into the cooling passages of the engine, then there is excessive burning.
These engines are known for excessive oil consumption because the problem is a common one in the 06, 05, 04 and previous year builds back to about 98/99. The dealers know all about this problem - as does BMW - and they will try to fob you off until the car is out of warranty because the fix is expensive.
From what you say the problem has not been fixed on your car. Document the oil loss and insist on your warranty rights because your engine is using excessive oil and this is NOT normal in a properly functioning motor with as few miles as yours has. Make it clear to the dealer that you are well aware that excessive oil consumption is a common problem in many of the 325 petrol engines and you want it fixed under warranty.
Then sell the car as these vehicles will cost you quite a bit in repairs once out of warranty and once you clock up around 60000 miles or more. If you have an auto you can expect major problems at about 65000 miles (later if you are lucky) and replacement of the transmission will be necessary. Once you notice any significant problem with the auto transmission it is on it's way out.
Cheers
Sean
SOURCE: Oil pressure warning light Audi A6 1800T SE 1999
Check the oil pressure wire attached to the gauge usually in the engine compartment. Dirt can interfere with the signal causing a short which will give you the symptoms you describe. Hope this helps
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Fig. 2: Location of the oil pressure sensor-3.0L DOHC engines
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THE YEAR OF CAR 2005 SW ESTATE IT HAD SEMI-SYTHETIC 10W-40 OIL BYE THE MAIN DEALER IS THIS TOO THICK ? SHOULD IT BE FULL- SYNTHETIC 5W-30 OR 5W-40 ? WOULD THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BE FAULTY AT ONLY 30,000 MILES ? WOULD PEUGEOT BE AT FAULT AS MILES SO LOW OR NOT AS OUTSIDE 3 YEAR WARRANTY ? MANY THANK JASON
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