Never any problems, had the car since new with low mileage (just surpassed 50k, but for my last oil change i had them put in a synthetic blend. Since then, my check engine comes and goes intermittently.
mostly it stays on, but it will go off for a day or two then come back on for a week or so.
I know, i know(!) there are many many reasons why this light comes on, but anyone have think there might be a correlation?
2007-03-26 09:01:05 · 8 answers · asked by i love carbs 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Some cars don't do well on synthetic blends, maybe a sensor is faulty, have it checked by a mechanic. 50k miles is low for synthetics or blends, I'd go back to regular oil until the car is at least 75k miles
2007-03-26 09:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably didn't put in enough oil! Either that, or something got bonked by the typical hammer mechanics they have doing the oil change. Oil change shops are about as competent as a 10 year old high on crack when it comes to doing anything.
FYI All of these guys on here saying synthetic oil is "too thin" and "won't build pressure" don't know what they are talking about. If the viscosity was low, it wouldn't be able to make the 5-30 or 10-30 rating! Duh!
2007-03-26 09:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Synthetic oil lowers your oil pressure quite a bit. That's probably why the light is coming on. Take it to a reputable garage or the dealer and have them check it on the machine while the light is on, just to be safe.
2007-03-26 09:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by dwforce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the engine oil to be at the correct level. Maybe they didnt put enough oil in it. I would then check the oil pressure switches. There are two = high and low pressure. Also remember that if your VW has a turbo it uses different oil to that without a turbo.
2007-03-26 09:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say check light do you mean engine management light?First check your oil level it should be Between the min and max marks on your dip stick.If its overfilled that can cause problems also check the correct viscosity oil has been used.
2007-03-26 09:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Synthetic oil is too thin for the wear on you engine. Oil pressure is not maintained because of it.
2007-03-26 09:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2001 honda civic 4DR the verify engine mild does no longer come after particular mileage or time. It comes on if there is a few thing incorrect or like it became suggested your gas cap became no longer completely tight. ordinary thanks to sparkling that's to both disconnect your battery detrimental cord for extra or less 10 to fifteen minutes or lower than the hood fuse container there is fuse #6 take it out and that properly reset your vehicle computing gadget. wish this helps
2016-12-02 20:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes and no. Did it have a change oil light and was it reset after the oil was changed.
You need to take it to auto zone and have it scaned for free
Aas you said it could be anything including that last oil change.
2007-03-26 09:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋