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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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I just started my WS6 and no oil pressure. I have been reading about the sending unit and an o-ring on the pickup tube. This car is bone stock and only 20k miles. Should I be worried about the oil pump? or is it most likely the sending unit? Sending unit looks like a pain to change. Can the oil pan be taken off with the motor in the car? I hate to drive it this way. I am really itching to drive it tomorrow, but don't wanna smoke the motor. I think I will start the car, look down the filler tube and see if oil is flowing.

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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Sounds like oil pump- check it out. yes to oil pan removal.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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It could be your Oil pressure sending unit, its located behind the intake, You can reach it if you snake your hand back there just right, but you need a special socket to get it off.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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ok, so I feel like a total douche....I was looking at the coolant temp gauge. Oil pressure is fine. But.....the check gauges light is on and I don't know why. All the gauges are working fine. Thoughts?
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Check DTC codes with scanner or Autozone
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Old May 20, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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ok, so my check gauges light was on. All gauges were operating. I filled up this morning and the check gauges light went off. I thought this car had a warning light or something for low fuel? Apparently the check gauges light comes on when the fuel is low? I am just glad it isn't on anymore.
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Yep, check gauges light will come on when your fuel level is very low.
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