I am a new VW 02 Passat owner and i have that engine picture (light) on my dash, nothing seems wrong with the car, runs as it normally does, is this serious? Can it be something with transmission fluid? How do i check that as i dont believe there?s a dipstick.
If there was nothing wrong then the light wquldn't be on! get it checked.
It could be many things, but most cars have a computers that keeps track of problems and stores information about what may be wrong. The first step is to have the computer scanned to see if there are any error codes. Some autopart stores will do this for free; try Autozone.
Just because your engine seems to be running fine does not mean something is not working right that could cause more expensive repairs if you don't do something now. Many times it is nothing more than a loose gas cap, other times you might be destroying your catalytic converter or something else.
It is really foolish to ignore it.
Could be an indication of low oil pressure. You should get it checked. It could be something very minor, but your engine may be at risk.
Not likely. The engine light is for emissions components, not for oil pressure.
The OP said it was an engine light. Isn't there a low oil pressure indicator light for the Passat? If not, there should be.
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