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Question: car says stop engine oil pressure

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Visitor, 1.8L 4 Cylinder Turbo, Vineland, NJ, February 11, 2011, 17:24

change oil/filter full synthedic

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, February 11, 2011, 18:02
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    I have heard lots of stories about the importance of using synthetic oil and good quality oil filters on that engine. I have seen two of these engines fail due to lubrication problems (infrequent oil changes in both cases). It may be a defective oil pressure switch but I would verify oil pressure using a mechanical oil pressure gauge to be sure.

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    ZeeTech February 12, 2011, 08:27
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    Don't drive it! You are risking a serious engine damage.
    These engines are prone to sludge up and clogs oil passages, pick-up screens.
    Get it towed to a shop and get the oil pressure checked.

    Zee

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