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Old 04-26-2010, 07:16 PM
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Default In desperate need of help....oil pressure 97 a4 1.8t

i have a 1997 audi a4 1.8t quattro when the car is warmed, heated up the oil pressure light comes on.....BUT ONLY ON 2.5 RPMS OR LOWER if i drive in higher rpms and gun it in stop signs and red lights it doesn't turn on..im in desperate need of help..thanks
 
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Old 04-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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You obviously checked your oil level (right?), so either your oil pressure sensor is bad or...

All I can say is AutoRX, Mobil 1 0w40 changing often and use high quality filters - I use Mobil 1 M1-301. If no go, you're looking at what could be an expensive repair.
 
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