Water Pump now oil pressure to low WTF

[Arctic987]

I am having the same exact problem as the OP. I am going to try to angle the car forward and refill. Only thing that scares me is the "engine oil pressure too low" warning. Any advice as to why that happens when changing coolant?

[seningen]

Dumb question -- but is there any chance coolant was added to the oil by mistake?

Drain the oil, or at least pull the oil filter and look to see if there is intermix.

If it overheated at all -- there is a freeze plug in the heads which if that goes -- instant intermix.

Mike

[AZ986S]

When adding coolant, you may want to use a coolant vacuum refill tool... like this one.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by AZ986S

When adding coolant, you may want to use a coolant vacuum refill tool... like this one.

+1 ...... I bought a similar unit for about $60 CDN when I replaced my left side radiator due to a small leak. Refill was simple using the vacuum system and I had zero issues.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by paulofto

+1 ...... I bought a similar unit for about $60 CDN when I replaced my left side radiator due to a small leak. Refill was simple using the vacuum system and I had zero issues.

Might just need to get me one of those! Always a good reason to buy a new tool, right?

[Geof3]

Getting a coolant system as long and snaky as the boxster's burped well is a real PITA. I have to admit to throwing in the towel and letting my local dealer do my coolant refill and burp for this very reason. In the Bentley manual there is a very specific procedure to doing the burping, and I believe it is in Wayne's 101 Projects book as well. Sounds like you are getting it sorted, just be careful and keep an eye on it.