How to Solve the Red Oil Light Issue in a Hot Passat B5?
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Solutions for the red oil light in a hot Passat B5 are as follows: 1. Add engine oil: Insufficient oil storage in the engine can lead to inadequate lubrication, resulting in low oil pressure. 2. Replace engine oil: Dirty or overly viscous oil may prevent the oil pump from effectively circulating oil, causing low or no oil pressure. 3. Change oil or inspect the cooling system: Thin oil or oil thinning due to high engine temperature can leak through engine gaps, leading to low oil pressure. 4. Inspect the engine for oil pipe leaks: A damaged oil pump or excessively worn components can reduce or eliminate oil circulation, resulting in low or no oil pressure. 5. Inspect the engine: Excessive clearance between the crankshaft and bearings can cause oil leakage, leading to low oil pressure.