Golf in with oil pressure light on. We found the sensor blocked with sludgy old oil. A regular service could have prevented it — book yours today in Belfast.
A customer brought their VW Golf into 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey after noticing the dreaded oil pressure warning light on their dashboard.
After a quick diagnostic, our team found the cause: the oil pressure sensor was completely blocked with thick, sludgy old oil. This build-up can give false readings or restrict oil flow — which can be very bad news for your engine.
Oil sludge forms when:
The engine hasn’t been serviced regularly
Oil changes are skipped or delayed
Poor quality or wrong oil is used
This sludge clogs up vital parts like sensors and oil galleries, leading to low pressure warnings — and potentially engine damage if left unresolved.
We cleaned out the system, replaced the blocked sensor, and carried out a full oil service using high-quality parts. The result? Warning gone, engine protected, and the car running as it should again.
This issue is 100% preventable with regular servicing. If your Golf (or any vehicle) is due a service, don’t delay — sludgy oil can lead to costly repairs.
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