How does a VW oil pressure switch work?
It gets its ground signal through the oil pressure switch, which is normally closed when no pressure is present. As soon as the engine starts and the oil pressure comes up, the switch opens at between 2 and 5 PSI, breaking the ground circuit to the idiot light, and it goes out.
Is Volkswagen Polo a good car?
We think it’s one of the best small cars you can currently buy, and its sensibleness is a key part of its appeal. Open the door and you’ll find the little Volkswagen offers the feel of a bigger hatchback. For a car of its size, the Polo is not only surprisingly spacious, it’s comfortable and decently plush too.
How many miles will a VW Polo last?
Volkswagen cars typically last around 100,000 miles as long as it is serviced and taken good care of. VW cars you buy today usually last longer than VWs that are just 10 years old. However, like most vehicles, you can only achieve this mile mark if you continuously take the car for regular maintenance.
What happens if you dont change oil pressure switch?
When this sensor goes bad, it will start to give inaccurate readings. After the readings fall out of specification, a warning light is set. The faster this sensor can be replaced, the less stress you will have regarding the oil levels in your vehicle.
What kind of engine oil do I need for a VW Polo?
The use of engine oils compliant with the VW 504 00 und VW 507 00 specifications requires a fuel quality compliant with EN 228 (petrol) and EN 590 (diesel). Engine oils compliant with VW 504 00 und VW 507 00 are therefore unsuitable for use in a large number of markets. Permitted engine oil specifications Alternative engine oil specifications
What kind of engine does Polo 1.2 have?
According to the documents together with the car, it is 9N1 OB4, with engineer code of BMD. It had been driven fine for several hundreds miles. Several weeks ago, there was a low engine oil level warning, therefore I added a few fully synthetic 5w30. From then, there started to have problems of the low oil pressure light.
Why does my VW Polo have high oil pressure?
I did some research, it looks like VW use dynamic oil pressure system. The above problems might be caused by a faulty high oil pressure switch, which normally is located on the oil filter flange. But I can not find the switch!
What kind of oil does a 2007 VW EOS use?
2007 Eos 2.0T model uses VW 502 00 oil spec. 2008-2010 Eos 2.0T models with BPY Engine Code use VW 502 00 oil spec. 2008-2010 Eos 2.0T models with CBFA or CCTA Engine Codes use VW 502 00 oil spec. 2011-2017 Eos 2.0L models use VW 502 00 oil spec.