Engine: T5: - oil pressure light

MrNice · Jun 29th, 2011, 09:55

Hi all, my first post here! I just bought a volvo v70 T5 2000 with 103k on the clock. The oil pressure light was on so I had it looked at by an indy. The sump was cleaned, all o-rings and seals replaced, oil pick up cleared. Light came back on.. Then I had the oil pump replaced, and an additive was added to the engine(dissolver). Oil light came on about 10 minutes after starting. However, I have now driven it for over a 100 miles and light stays off. Am I in the clear now? Also have to do the ETM clean + software upgrade. Can someone tell me why the oil light came back on although it stays off now?

Many thanks

MrNice · Jun 29th, 2011, 13:23

Not just when idle as is described quite often in this forum.

Thanks

MrNice · Jun 30th, 2011, 14:23

New engine will be fitted today. Engine was knackered. Nice way to start my journey with a volvo...

Thanks for ALL your replies.

toolbah · Jun 30th, 2011, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrNice

New engine will be fitted today. Engine was knackered. Nice way to start my journey with a volvo...

Thanks for ALL your replies.

What was the problem with the engine for it to be replaced?

MrNice · Jul 1st, 2011, 08:41

The engine was badly maintained, therefore a lot of sludge in the block(top+bottom). You can clean it but I was fed up and decided enough is enough. Also, you never know what damage has been done due to lack off oil pressure. I need peace of mind, which I will have with a very good new engine and an additional 6 month warranty.

Jun 29th, 2011, 09:55	#1
MrNice New Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	oil pressure light Hi all, my first post here! I just bought a volvo v70 T5 2000 with 103k on the clock. The oil pressure light was on so I had it looked at by an indy. The sump was cleaned, all o-rings and seals replaced, oil pick up cleared. Light came back on.. Then I had the oil pump replaced, and an additive was added to the engine(dissolver). Oil light came on about 10 minutes after starting. However, I have now driven it for over a 100 miles and light stays off. Am I in the clear now? Also have to do the ETM clean + software upgrade. Can someone tell me why the oil light came back on although it stays off now? Many thanks

Jun 29th, 2011, 13:23	#2
MrNice New Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	BTW, light was on when driving Not just when idle as is described quite often in this forum. Thanks

Jun 30th, 2011, 14:23	#3
MrNice New Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	new engine New engine will be fitted today. Engine was knackered. Nice way to start my journey with a volvo... Thanks for ALL your replies.

Jul 1st, 2011, 08:41	#5
MrNice New Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	new engine The engine was badly maintained, therefore a lot of sludge in the block(top+bottom). You can clean it but I was fed up and decided enough is enough. Also, you never know what damage has been done due to lack off oil pressure. I need peace of mind, which I will have with a very good new engine and an additional 6 month warranty.

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