Please Help: Oil Pressure Warning when Idle

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I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem is.

Chronology:

Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has
worked on volvo's for 20 years).
-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)
-Took of pan and resealed everything
-changed Sensor
-PSI is just under 10 at idle
-No warning light at 900 RPM
-Idles around 850 RPM

Notes:
No sludge or issues noted on the engine when he took the pan off. He said
the engine looked fine. I have always changed my oil within 30 days of the
service light coming on. I have never had anything less than the best
synthetic oil put in the vehicle. I have never pumped anything but premium
into the tank either.

After the local guy gave up he suggested taking it to the dealer. The
dealer said they found sludge on the oil cap and told me that I needed to
have the Cylinder head rebuilt for $3500. They also told me that that may
not fix nor even be the issue. The original mechanic wanted me to call him
and tell him what they said. He scoffed at what the dealership said because
he had put in his paperwork, that I gave to the dealer, that he should have
seen sludge in the oil pan, which he didn't. I called my brother (20 year
mechanic...not Volvo specialist though) and he also said that the dealer was
crazy and that there is always some sludge on the oil cap especially in
Phoenix Arizona where it is so hot and where the car has been for the last
six years. I just moved to Alpharetta, GA. He also stated that while there
are some good mechanics at Volvo, most of them are part replacers and if the
diagnostics can't tell them the issue, they have no clue. The mechanic who
worked on my car was about 20 years old...I am not sure how much experience
he had.

The car runs fine, plenty of speed and power. Neither mechanic said they
could hear any knocking at all and the car has never overheated or even been
past the midpoint on the heat gauge.

I found a refurb engine on ebay for under 2K and I have a guy who will
install it for me, I don't think I want to spend $3500 on something that
"may" be the problem.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

John
 
John said:
I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem is.

Chronology:

Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has
worked on volvo's for 20 years).
-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)
-Took of pan and resealed everything
-changed Sensor
-PSI is just under 10 at idle
-No warning light at 900 RPM
-Idles around 850 RPM

Notes:
No sludge or issues noted on the engine when he took the pan off. He said
the engine looked fine. I have always changed my oil within 30 days of the
service light coming on. I have never had anything less than the best
synthetic oil put in the vehicle. I have never pumped anything but premium
into the tank either.

After the local guy gave up he suggested taking it to the dealer. The
dealer said they found sludge on the oil cap and told me that I needed to
have the Cylinder head rebuilt for $3500. They also told me that that may
not fix nor even be the issue. The original mechanic wanted me to call him
and tell him what they said. He scoffed at what the dealership said because
he had put in his paperwork, that I gave to the dealer, that he should have
seen sludge in the oil pan, which he didn't. I called my brother (20 year
mechanic...not Volvo specialist though) and he also said that the dealer was
crazy and that there is always some sludge on the oil cap especially in
Phoenix Arizona where it is so hot and where the car has been for the last
six years. I just moved to Alpharetta, GA. He also stated that while there
are some good mechanics at Volvo, most of them are part replacers and if the
diagnostics can't tell them the issue, they have no clue. The mechanic who
worked on my car was about 20 years old...I am not sure how much experience
he had.

The car runs fine, plenty of speed and power. Neither mechanic said they
could hear any knocking at all and the car has never overheated or even been
past the midpoint on the heat gauge.

I found a refurb engine on ebay for under 2K and I have a guy who will
install it for me, I don't think I want to spend $3500 on something that
"may" be the problem.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

John
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did your mechanic replace the oil pan o-rings these do go bad & cause a
low oil pressure message in the drivers information display (DIM )
Tell whoever looks @ your car to reference Volvo Tech Net Note 22-05
dated 04/03/2002 if you want a copy I will post a link for it through
you send it
Glenn
Volvo Certified Technician
ASE Certified Technician

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
Glenn said:
did your mechanic replace the oil pan o-rings these do go bad & cause a
low oil pressure message in the drivers information display (DIM )
Tell whoever looks @ your car to reference Volvo Tech Net Note 22-05 dated
04/03/2002 if you want a copy I will post a link for it through you send
it
Glenn
Volvo Certified Technician
ASE Certified Technician

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September
11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his
life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as long
as I live,
nor should any American.
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Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.
 
John said:
Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.
Click to expand...
download.yousendit.com/38358C846E2F2FC3


--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
John said:
Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.
Click to expand...
www.download.yousendit.com/38358c846e2f2c3


--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
John said:
Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.
Click to expand...
Incorrect Link Info
www.download.yousendit.com/t2dmtmzzqty5nvuwtve9pq


--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
John said:
I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem is.

Chronology:

Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has
worked on volvo's for 20 years).
-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)
-Took of pan and resealed everything
-changed Sensor
-PSI is just under 10 at idle
-No warning light at 900 RPM
-Idles around 850 RPM

Notes:
No sludge or issues noted on the engine when he took the pan off. He said
the engine looked fine. I have always changed my oil within 30 days of the
service light coming on. I have never had anything less than the best
synthetic oil put in the vehicle. I have never pumped anything but premium
into the tank either.

After the local guy gave up he suggested taking it to the dealer. The
dealer said they found sludge on the oil cap and told me that I needed to
have the Cylinder head rebuilt for $3500. They also told me that that may
not fix nor even be the issue. The original mechanic wanted me to call him
and tell him what they said. He scoffed at what the dealership said because
he had put in his paperwork, that I gave to the dealer, that he should have
seen sludge in the oil pan, which he didn't. I called my brother (20 year
mechanic...not Volvo specialist though) and he also said that the dealer was
crazy and that there is always some sludge on the oil cap especially in
Phoenix Arizona where it is so hot and where the car has been for the last
six years. I just moved to Alpharetta, GA. He also stated that while there
are some good mechanics at Volvo, most of them are part replacers and if the
diagnostics can't tell them the issue, they have no clue. The mechanic who
worked on my car was about 20 years old...I am not sure how much experience
he had.

The car runs fine, plenty of speed and power. Neither mechanic said they
could hear any knocking at all and the car has never overheated or even been
past the midpoint on the heat gauge.

I found a refurb engine on ebay for under 2K and I have a guy who will
install it for me, I don't think I want to spend $3500 on something that
"may" be the problem.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

John
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Historically, this problem has *usually* been a bad pressure sending
unit, at least in the cars I've dealt with. I did have to replace one
pump in a Maverick (dating myself there!), but the best approach is to
verify that the pressure really is low, then that there isn't a pressure
leak - someone mentioned worn seals.
 
John said:
Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.
Click to expand...
Lets Try this 1 more time
www.yousendit.com/download/t2dmtmzzqty5nvuwtve9pq

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
Hi Glenn, I tried you latest link and this is what I got;
""""""The file associated with this link has expired.
Unfortunately, this file has expired. A file link is only valid for a
certain number of days or a limited number of downloads, whichever occurs
first.

Once an uploaded file expires, it can no longer be downloaded. If you still
need the file, please contact the original sender directly""""""".

Do you have any ideas as to how to get this file that you have been trying
to supply us all? Thanks, Brad
_________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Mystical said:
Hi Glenn, I tried you latest link and this is what I got;
""""""The file associated with this link has expired.
Unfortunately, this file has expired. A file link is only valid for a
certain number of days or a limited number of downloads, whichever occurs
first.

Once an uploaded file expires, it can no longer be downloaded. If you still
need the file, please contact the original sender directly""""""".

Do you have any ideas as to how to get this file that you have been trying
to supply us all? Thanks, Brad
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Click to expand...
www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmTmZZQTY5NVUwTVE9PQ
this should work
Glenn

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.
 
Hi Glenn, Thanks very much for this link. The Tec file came through great!
Brad

____________________________________________________________________________________________
 
John said:
I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem is.

Chronology:

Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has
worked on volvo's for 20 years).
-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)
-Took of pan and resealed everything
-changed Sensor
-PSI is just under 10 at idle
-No warning light at 900 RPM
-Idles around 850 RPM

Notes:
No sludge or issues noted on the engine when he took the pan off. He said
the engine looked fine. I have always changed my oil within 30 days of the
service light coming on. I have never had anything less than the best
synthetic oil put in the vehicle. I have never pumped anything but premium
into the tank either.

After the local guy gave up he suggested taking it to the dealer. The
dealer said they found sludge on the oil cap and told me that I needed to
have the Cylinder head rebuilt for $3500. They also told me that that may
not fix nor even be the issue. The original mechanic wanted me to call him
and tell him what they said. He scoffed at what the dealership said because
he had put in his paperwork, that I gave to the dealer, that he should have
seen sludge in the oil pan, which he didn't. I called my brother (20 year
mechanic...not Volvo specialist though) and he also said that the dealer was
crazy and that there is always some sludge on the oil cap especially in
Phoenix Arizona where it is so hot and where the car has been for the last
six years. I just moved to Alpharetta, GA. He also stated that while there
are some good mechanics at Volvo, most of them are part replacers and if the
diagnostics can't tell them the issue, they have no clue. The mechanic who
worked on my car was about 20 years old...I am not sure how much experience
he had.

The car runs fine, plenty of speed and power. Neither mechanic said they
could hear any knocking at all and the car has never overheated or even been
past the midpoint on the heat gauge.

I found a refurb engine on ebay for under 2K and I have a guy who will
install it for me, I don't think I want to spend $3500 on something that
"may" be the problem.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

John
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sounds like a dishonest story to take your money if its going well dont
worry just look after it
 
I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem is.
Click to expand...
Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has
worked on volvo's for 20 years).
-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)
-Took of pan and resealed everything
-changed Sensor
-PSI is just under 10 at idle
-No warning light at 900 RPM
-Idles around 850 RPM
Click to expand...

Did he take a look at the bearings while he was in there?
 
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