oil filter, oil pump. turbo or engine- You decide!!

[jonny williams]

hi
great forum, great advice
my gt tdi150 has just brought up the dreaded- 'Stop- oil pressure' red dash warning sign.
my partner was driving and has driven approx half a mile to get it back home with it on.
im worried.
levels are ok, no milky deposits but i know i am due an oil change/service.

simple question. whats the problem?
oil filter sludged up and dead
oil pump dead
turbo dead
or engine......

im getting rac to do a check tomorrow- hopefully they will advise
any help would be appereciated
thanks
jonny

[kimandsally]

Dip the oil probably just a bit low, if so just top it up and see if it cures it.

My first impression you "should" be OK.

[jonny williams]

the oil level has been good for last six months. its right in the middle.
the rac man thinks the oil filter is best place to start and obviously a change and probably a flush.
im dropping it off at Phil Davies Vw specialist in Plymouth tomorrow
he'll fix it im sure
i just hope its not mechanical damage eg engine
il wait and see....
cheers
jonny

[kimandsally]

Yes if the oil filter is blocked it "could" do that although most have a valve to stop it happening.
I would drive real cauciously until it's found what is wrong, I can tell you that if there is no oil pressure it will destroy the main bearings and big ends very quickly, I cannot stress enough take it easy until the problem is found.