Hi I have a 2004 Clio dynamic, last night it started shuddering & engine light flashing. I have put engine oil in but it's still doing it. Has anyone any ideas what it might be? I hate going to a garage without some idea what's causing the problem because I feel the mechanic treats me as an idiot because I am a woman.
Hi Paul, it seems it was pretty low, it took a full litre and could still put more in. It is still shaking when I start the engine and the light is still flashing.
The reason I ask is that too much oil can damage an engine, as can insufficient.
Did you check the level via the dipstick with the car parked on a flat surface and after a reasonable period (with the engine switched off) to let the oil drain back into the sump, to obtain an accurate reading?
Is the car a petrol or diesel? If it is a petrol, the symptoms you have described could also be due to a failing coil pack causing a misfire.
I'm more than a bit concerned with the oil level - what is it reading now?
It was at minimum last night, I parked the car on the flat all night, checked the oil again this morning, it was still at minimum. It's now just below maximum, it's still parked on the flat.
It's a petrol car, someone suggested that maybe because I was low on petrol that dirt has come up and is causing the problem?
If its a failing coil pack, is that a big job to repair? Is it an expensive one?
Thank you so much guys. It was great to walk upto my mechanic and say I'm nearly sure it's the coil pack that needs replacing, can you check it. Yes that's what needs doing, he is doing it tomorrow for me, €75 to buy it and €40 to fit. I will be checking on here in future if I need help. Thanks again from a very very happy Irish Cailin
Will do Paul, thanks again. I told a few friends about this site today, they all drive Renaults. I can't thank you guys enough, it was great to be so confident going into my mechanic.