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#995 of 1064 Re: 2000 turbo beetle low oil pressure? [tin_indian] by bpeebles Feb 07, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: tin_indian (Feb 06, 2009 7:56 pm) There are several possible causes. The bottom line is that you must understand that the oil-light is an indicator of oil PRESSURE and not level. (The oil level dynamicly changes all the time while the engine is running and is practically irrelevant as long as it is within spec.)   Given that low oil PRESSURE can quickly destroy your engine, you should give this problem due focus and get it resolved ASAP.   One common cause of this would be using the WRONG OIL in the 1.8T engine. You MUST use synthetic oil at all times. At this juscture, I will assume that you have been running the proper grade and type of oil at all times.   The only real way to approach this problem is to have the oil PRESSURE checked. (Again, the oil level is irrelevent)   1)If the pressure is within tolerance, then change the oil-pressure sending units to fix the problem. 2)If the pressure is too low, then you need do have the problem diagnosed further. This could be a weak oil-pump or spun bearing. 3) Otherwise expect the engine to self-destruct. Replies to this message: tin_indian (Feb 07, 2009 6:16 pm) bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 6:50 pm) tin_indian (Feb 08, 2009 11:13 am)
#996 of 1064 Re: 2000 turbo beetle low oil pressure? [bpeebles] by tin_indian Feb 07, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 4:57 pm) Ok I understand all of that if the light was on,or randomly flickering.but why does the light steadily flash like a turnsignal light. when the engine is off/ignition on,or after an oil change for a few seconds the light is on to indicate no/low oil pressure until it pumps up.So is this steady flashing the same thing,or does it indicate something different. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 6:50 pm) tin_indian (Feb 08, 2009 11:13 am)
#997 of 1064 Re: 2000 turbo beetle low oil pressure? [tin_indian] by bpeebles Feb 07, 2009 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: tin_indian (Feb 07, 2009 6:16 pm) VW uses 2 oil-pressure senders. 1 BEFORE the oil-filter and 1 at the end of the oil-gallies. The onboard computer "knows" what the pressure-difference should be between these 2 sensors.   For example, if the oil-filter were plugged, the onbard computer would 'know' it and may flash the light. If the oil was too thick/thin if a bearing were "spun", then it would also 'know' it.   If you have not been running 100% synthetic oil, then you are likely seeing the results of ENGINE SLUDGE pluggin up some important passagways.   In any case I think it is wise to NOT DRIVE THE CAR until you have isolated this problem and resolved it.   Personally, I am cheep and would start with the lowest-cost possibility. (clean out the sludge) 1) I would start with using some kind of "engine flush" with cheep oil and filter. Carefully follow the engine-flush instructions....usually you are NOT supposed to even drive the car while being treated.   2) Then I would drain that cruddy oil and install QUALITY German products. (Mann filter and Pentosin oil)   3)If that did not help, then I would head straight to a competent mechanic to have the oil-pressure checked with a calibrated guage. Replies to this message: tin_indian (Feb 08, 2009 11:13 am)
#998 of 1064 Snow Question by keygo Feb 08, 2009 (8:19 am)
I am not sure where to ask this so I decided to post it here. I live in Michigan and my daughter is looking at both a New Beetle and a Mini Cooper. She drives 20 miles to school each day. While we don't get snow like Buffalo, it is not at all uncommon to wake up to snowy roads. With good tires, will the Beetle get her through our snowy days. I would hate for her to be stuck at U of M overnight because we got six to eight inches of snow. She does love small cute cars. Thanks for any insight. Replies to this message: tin_indian (Feb 08, 2009 11:39 am)
#999 of 1064 Re: 2000 turbo beetle low oil pressure? [bpeebles] by tin_indian Feb 08, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 6:50 pm) Ok,that makes sense.it is my daughters car,and I cant guarantee hats its always had synthetic, I'm certain that most of its life it's had Puralator filters and Castrol Syntec oil.She has the oil changed at a friends shop and that is what I tell him to put in all our cars. I just found out she was WAY overdue for an oil change.after the change the car is back to acting like its normal crappy self.hopefully she didnt do too much damage to the car,I'm not ready to start rebuilding/modifying it yet. Thanks for the info about the 2 sensors.
#1000 of 1064 Re: Snow Question [keygo] by tin_indian Feb 08, 2009 (11:39 am)
Replying to: keygo (Feb 08, 2009 8:19 am) Both should go without too much trouble through most snow falls,they are both front wheel drive. My daughter has a Beetle and the only time she has had any trouble was on an icy patch on the road,and once she got stuck pulling in her driveway after about 8 or 10 inches of snow.That was also the day I got my Caddy Eldorado stuck on her road,I didn't even make it to her driveway.The shovel got a workout that day. That said, I would go with the Mini Cooper.I think they are a better built car.We have had trouble with the check engine light coming on all the time.The dealer has replaced a dozen or so sensors,and the latest is something the dealer cant figure out.  A friend has a Mini S and says he has never had a problem with it,also the Mini has plenty of room for a taller guy(if you ever get to drive her car)my friend is 6'7",I'm 6'even,and I have to move the seat forward when he lets my drive his baby.
#1001 of 1064 1999 beetle door lock falling out by yellowbug3 Feb 18, 2009 (11:56 am)
I have a 99 new beetle and the door lock mechanism - the part you put your key in from the outside - is loose and keeps falling out of the door. You can put it back in and everything still works, but I am afraid it will come out when I am driving and then I will have a bigger problem.
#1003 of 1064 Radio by keygo Feb 24, 2009 (5:39 am)
My daughter just bought a 2008. It has the basic radio. She bought a connector cord to play her ipod through the MP3 port. She is only getting part of the music playing though the system. The music plays and the vocal do not. To make it even more mucky, there is also a CD stuck in the CD player. I put it in and it clicks but won't come out. Are we doing something wrong or is it a problem with the sound system. Thanks for any advice. Replies to this message: belaircarguy (Feb 26, 2009 5:55 pm) keekidoll53 (Feb 27, 2009 8:30 am)
#1004 of 1064 Re: Radio [keygo] by belaircarguy Feb 26, 2009 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: keygo (Feb 24, 2009 5:39 am) I had a problem like this (iPod) and I switched the cord around, plugging in the opposite ends to the iPod and the radio. Believe it or not, the problem was corrected. Not sure why, but it worked. Give it a try.   Not sure about the CD not ejecting. You may need to take it to the dealer for that one.   Good luck.

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