The engine oil pressure sensor reading is implausible. Low oil pressure can cause severe engine damage.
SYMPTOMS
- Check-engine light
- Oil pressure warning
- Possible engine noise
LIKELY CAUSES
- Faulty oil pressure sensor
- Wiring fault
- Genuinely low oil pressure
- Worn oil pump
DIAGNOSIS STEPS
- Verify with a mechanical oil-pressure gauge before condemning the engine
- Check oil level and condition
- Inspect sensor and wiring
RELATED PARTS
- Oil pressure sensor