[Aurimas L]

Well i always had small oil leak from engine,but now oil light shown. Light comes on then engine is running but car is not moving, then car starts moving light gone.

Oil level is OK.

So what is wrong with engine? I think is no pressure or oil pump broken or something else, and how much will cost to fix it?

vectra is 2000 registration

[.NEIL.]

Possible your oil level sensor this is at the fron of the sump if i recall?

[Leeky]

That could well be a faulty oil pressure sensor, or the wiring.

If that is fine, then the problem is likely serious, and its suspectful the oil pump is worn out or is malfunctioning. It idle, oil pressure is lowest, then as engine speed increases, the oil pressure (slightly) increases, which explains why the light goes out.

You need to get a oil pressure test ASAP, and get the oil level sensor checked. You should be able to confirm its working by removing it, and then bridging it, bridged it shouldnt show, and unbridged it should.

From memory, there are two sensors... The level sensor (with covers MID alarm) on the front of the sump, and an actual oil pressure sensor which is usually higher up the engine block, dependant on engine.

What engine is your car?

[appy]

what engine ? how many miles ? when was teh last oil and filter change ?
just to confirm your getting the oil red light not the check level on the mid ?

if so
follow the wire from the oil pressure sensor not the level sensor and check for any damage
take off the oil cap whilst the engine is running and see how much oil is sloshing about
when was the filter last changed ?
what oil are you using ?

if all the above are ok then id drop the sump and check the pickup pipe is clear and possibly try a different oil

[Aurimas L]

2000 plate, 98k miles, 2.5 engine, oil/ filer changed just 6 months ago.


thanks every1 for the advise

[JONATHAN S]

hi mate u rather got high or low oil pressure start with checking all the oil breather and oil filter or it could be the oil pick up blocked at the bottom of the sump

[Leeky]

Have you checked out what me and Appy have stated above?