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Alfa 147 Oil Pressure

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  • 23-03-2007 2:59pm
    #1
    Randomswinger
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭


    Have what I believe is a common problem with my Alfa 147

    When cornoring quickly or braking suddenly I get a warning saying oil pressure is low. It dissapears quickly but is still annoying

    Has anyone had this problem fixed before? Is it a big job?


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    #2
    Mike2006
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Mike2006


    Your oil level is low. Dip it and top it up with same grade.
    The sooner the better obviously.

    Mike.


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    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭testicle


    You've probably already damaged the engine.

    You are aware that Twin Spark Alfas drink oil, and should be check every week or 1000 miles, whichever is sooner?


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    Randomswinger
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Randomswinger


    I know about it drinking so I keep it topped up. Still happens though


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    I got that message once before going over a speedbump so I pulled in and topped up the oil and has been fine ever since....
    keep an eye on the oil level these alfa 147's like the oil


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    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    its obviously only warning you when you brake suddenly cos then the oil all flows forward (or back) in the reservoir, and as the level is low, the warning light is triggered then!


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    Randomswinger wrote:
    I know about it drinking so I keep it topped up. Still happens though
    probably a dodgy sensor then but get it checked out soon


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Oil is surging around the sump probably.

    Keep it topped up (not above max. on dipstick) or else damage can be done to the engine.

    My old RS2000 has a baffled sump to prevent just this.


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