Nissan Micra oil problem?

Oct 30, 2007 2 Replies

I saw white steam or smoke coming from under the bonnet just as I was leaving the dual carriageway. This stopped, then the temperature gauge started to rise toward and into the red. Before I came to a halt the "Check Oil" warning light came on and the engine started sounding uneven.



I checked the engine oil and water and both seemed to be at the required level. The car has been serviced regularly since 1998 but is it possible that there is a blocked oil filter?. Can anyone please tell me what the cause is likely to be. I Have someone who can probably make an affordable repair but it will help if I can find the cause first.



Regards, Lila Duncan



A very hot engine can give very low oil pressure (the light comes on) Your symptoms sound like there is a cooling problem which has caused the engine to overheat, coupled with the poor running my long distance diagnosis is the head gasket has failed. Sort the problem and change the oil and it will all be OK !!

Thanks Mr Cheerful. I'll do a check based on your advice. Regards, Lila Duncan

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