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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40
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claire
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Joined: 9 May 2009
Year and Model: 1998 v40
Location: scotland

oil explosion

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noticed a pool of oil on drive under front of 1998 v40. lifted bonnet-oil everywhere,on radiator ,sprayed on battery...all over front of engine...dipstick reads empty...help!!
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Post by vegasjetskier »

Broken oil cooler line or ruptured oil cooler? Don't start the car until you get the cause of this repaired and get fresh oil into the engine.
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claire
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Joined: 9 May 2009
Year and Model: 1998 v40
Location: scotland

Post by claire »

got the car 6 weeks ago.engine VERY clean.friend noticed that oil pressure sensor disconnected and way too much oil in engine and drained the excess off. car has been running great though.could this have happened before and previous owner has patched it up to get rid of it? also car does appear sluggish compared to my last v40 which was 2.0L this one is 1.8L?
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