Amber oil level when oil is full

[Zbalazs28]

Hello.I have a problem with my Seat leon mk1 1.8t Topsport AUQ. Started last week i was driving and the Oil level came up with one beep.Color is Amber,runs sounds normal no leaks whatsoever,oil is full on dipstick.Its a very looked after car.Where should i start looking? If i open and close the bonnet it disappers,even when the car is running.Is it the sensor on the bottom? Thank you in advance

 

[Zbalazs28]

Heres a picture too

 

[ExiledWeegie]

most likely the oil level sensor on the bottom of the sump, easy change over, you can either drop all the oil into a clean pan and reuse if its decent oil or just call it a part service and change the oil along with the sensor, or you could try the vacuum on the oil cap to keep the oil in while you change the sensor (i havent done this so not recommending but ive seen it countless times on youtube)

 

[Zbalazs28]

most likely the oil level sensor on the bottom of the sump, easy change over, you can either drop all the oil into a clean pan and reuse if its decent oil or just call it a part service and change the oil along with the sensor, or you could try the vacuum on the oil cap to keep the oil in while you change the sensor (i havent done this so not recommending but ive seen it countless times on youtube)

Thank you,its almost due to service anyway,do you have any aftermarket recommendation(i heard some sensors are quick to give up)or should i try to buy oem?

 

[ExiledWeegie]

I think Hella are usually good sensors, ive used a them a few times for oil level sensors on different cars.

 

[Zbalazs28]

I think Hella are usually good sensors, ive used a them a few times for oil level sensors on different cars.

thank you

 

[Zbalazs28]

Gloss black looks cleaner and more premium when freshly washed, but matte black hides scratches and brake dust way better long term.

That said… black wheels on dark grey cars usually disappear into the tires. Bronze or titanium tends to pop way more.

what?

 

[Battoussai]

what?

I guess you have to change your rims too to prevent oil drop ahahahah

 

[Zbalazs28]

I guess you have to change your rims too to prevent oil drop ahahahah

first of all i have a black car with gold rimsor maybe bro is colorblind

 

[tracktoy]

No he is a spammer and been deleted.

 

[Battoussai]

Well, gold rims and amber oil can lead to some confusion here

 

[Zbalazs28]

warning still came back after changing the part any other suggestions?

 

[Battoussai]

Can you check your car with VCDS to get some error codes? Maybe the oil pump is blocked? That would require to open the sump...

 

[Zbalazs28]

Can you check your car with VCDS to get some error codes? Maybe the oil pump is blocked? That would require to open the sump...

ill wait for it to come back again then try vcds,we put it up once but it doesnt store it

 

[Battoussai]

And what sensor did you get?

 

[Zbalazs28]

And what sensor did you get?

i got the best aftermarket one i could get my hands on,couldnt get Hella or Oem sadly

 

[Zbalazs28]

i got the best aftermarket one i could get my hands on,couldnt get Hella or Oem sadly

but it feels so weird,it only comes up after 100kms more or less,one beep light comes on if i pop the hood it disappers and comes back on after 100 something kms

 

[Battoussai]

If it was the RED light it would be oil pressure but a YELLOW one should be oil level. If VCDS show error G266 that should be the oil sensor. Could it be the wire? See if there is corroded pins on the plug. And what oil grade are you using? Too thick/heavy could afect readings.

 

[Battoussai]

And did you get this reference: VAG 1J0 907 660 B?

 

[Zbalazs28]

If it was the RED light it would be oil pressure but a YELLOW one should be oil level. If VCDS show error G266 that should be the oil sensor. Could it be the wire? See if there is corroded pins on the plug. And what oil grade are you using? Too thick/heavy could afect readings.

it was yellow, yes i got that reference and i use motul 300v 5w30