Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum, but been reading about problems with 1.8t engines quiet a lot. Cutting story short i got x-reg audi a3 112k on it. going back 3 months ago i have had low oil pressure light on. Went to local mechanic- oil + oil filter done the job ...till i realized i needed new spark plugs, as i took them out i spotted they were covered in oil. Another job- rocker cover gasket. done it. So happily driving for 20 min.... light goes on again- checked for leak form rocker cover gasket-nothing.
Crossed off faulty oil pump as it either works all the time or doesn't. Also so long as oil is hot enough i can abuse it in region on 6k rpm and light doesnt go on so long as i been driving it less then 20min.
Taking all possibilities and signs to consideration it looks like oil pick up pipe. i am now thinking taking rocker cover off again, properly removing all the carbon build up as previously it was rushed job- had to get it back working in order to get to work on Monday(i only travel 3 miles to get to work). Also sump and all the oil pipes would be coming off for cleaning/replacing. Now the question... Can i use flash Wynns Engine Flush Petrol 425ml prior to servicing/cleaning it? I guess it would help breaking down the carbon build up all around engine/ pipes
Lots of people are saying just using Engine flush will get your light on as it blocks oil pick up pipe, but since it will be getting cleaned after flushing that should be ok and help solving a problem ?
Dont really see the point of just doing sump as there is lots and lots of carbon/ gunk build up in the engine, so problem would reoccur in next few months?
Also engine seems working absolutely fine when light goes on. Next step will be sensor- only reason for doing sump first is the amount of sh****t i seen in pipes/ rocker cover so has to be done regardless
Also within 4k/3months of miles oil is absolutely black!
Would be grateful for opinions/advise of someone who done something simillar
PS: apologize for any grammar mistakes!
I am new to the forum, but been reading about problems with 1.8t engines quiet a lot. Cutting story short i got x-reg audi a3 112k on it. going back 3 months ago i have had low oil pressure light on. Went to local mechanic- oil + oil filter done the job ...till i realized i needed new spark plugs, as i took them out i spotted they were covered in oil. Another job- rocker cover gasket. done it. So happily driving for 20 min.... light goes on again- checked for leak form rocker cover gasket-nothing.
Crossed off faulty oil pump as it either works all the time or doesn't. Also so long as oil is hot enough i can abuse it in region on 6k rpm and light doesnt go on so long as i been driving it less then 20min.
Taking all possibilities and signs to consideration it looks like oil pick up pipe. i am now thinking taking rocker cover off again, properly removing all the carbon build up as previously it was rushed job- had to get it back working in order to get to work on Monday(i only travel 3 miles to get to work). Also sump and all the oil pipes would be coming off for cleaning/replacing. Now the question... Can i use flash Wynns Engine Flush Petrol 425ml prior to servicing/cleaning it? I guess it would help breaking down the carbon build up all around engine/ pipes
Lots of people are saying just using Engine flush will get your light on as it blocks oil pick up pipe, but since it will be getting cleaned after flushing that should be ok and help solving a problem ?
Dont really see the point of just doing sump as there is lots and lots of carbon/ gunk build up in the engine, so problem would reoccur in next few months?
Also engine seems working absolutely fine when light goes on. Next step will be sensor- only reason for doing sump first is the amount of sh****t i seen in pipes/ rocker cover so has to be done regardless
Also within 4k/3months of miles oil is absolutely black!
Would be grateful for opinions/advise of someone who done something simillar
PS: apologize for any grammar mistakes!