I started my 98 passant 1.8 turbo this morning and it is leaking oil from above the oil filter..can someone help me?
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Asked by ctryguy Dec 31, 2013 at 04:11 PM about the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

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thedoctor answered 10 years ago

On my 98 passat 1.8T the oil pressure switch was leaking. its right above the filter,to get access pull the 3 screws out of the coolant resorvoir and swing it out of the way, pull the switch wire/rubber boot off the switch ,start the engine n look for drips

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