Erratic Oil gauge

[georgios]

I just bought a 2003 996 4s yesterday with 38000 klm. The car was inspected by Porsche 2 days ago and it was found to be OK. Today while driving around the oil gauge skipped between 3-5 and 3 or 4 times it went down to zero and bounced back up to 5. The engine warning indication came on and freaked me out!! I checked the oil (dip stick), it was slightly low and added 1 litre. It continued doing the same thing. The car still has 15 months of warranty left. Does anyone know whats going on? I am a little scared as this is my first Porsche and I am praying I wont be having problems as of now!!!! Also, why would the techs have missed this at porsche?

George

[Richard Hamilton]

Could be just a bad oil pressure sender. I had the same problem, and that's what it turned out to be. Not expensive, but if you have warranty it should be covered.

[georgios]

I already feel better......Thanks for the quick reply!