“Oil Pressure Engine Off” Warning in Volkswagen. Reasons and DIY fixes

[@AlexBonesJones]

I have this come up on my 2012 passat 1.6 ive over 300,000 km on clock. When i check dipstick its showinh i have too much oil. It goes up past the dipstick of where it should be. I also had the DPF light come on a couple of times before the low pressue light. Thank you

[@DmitrySapko]

This can also be the crankcase ventilation system problem. The valve in VW engines is pretty complicated and may get clogged. This makes oil leak through the dipstick tube. Worth checking

[@SpaghettiRealm]

I just done changed the oil in a garage and while returning back this message appears, i’ve open the bonnet and i’ve seen some oil drops everywhere. I don’t know if they screwed up something

[@DmitrySapko]

Poorly tightened filter or plug. Should be ok after retightening and adding oil. Unless it was driven a lot with this warning.

[@SpaghettiRealm]

@ thanks dmitry for the answer, it wasn’t driven a lot it’s right after the oil change like 50km, apparently the guy forget the joint in the filter

[@jamesrobert4559]

I have a low oil pressure light that tells me to stop the car but it only comes on for a bit then dissapears after im driving. Recently had my timing seals done after being told thats the reason for the light coming on and off. Any ideas?

[@DmitrySapko]

What's the engine? And mileage? Sounds like early signs of pump issues.

[@alifdanialzaini]

I just changed my timing chain and fixed all the gasket on my 2013 volkswagen cc and suddenly the light coming on and off. My milage is around 200,000 KM. Any ideas? 😢

[@DmitrySapko]

At this mileage, the oil pump is very often the reason for this. Have you used the oil with proper viscosity? Isn't the oil level dropping now?