Range Rover Oil Pressure Crisis: Metal Shavings Found

Hey there! *Some experience with cars here* I had a similar issue with my 2006 Range Rover Sport diesel last year. The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I experienced. Actually, I was quite worried when I first saw those metal shavings! Turned out the cable harness on the oil pressure control valve was completely soaked in oil and damaged. Had my trusted mechanic take a look, and he found the wiring was shot. Got it fixed for about 350 Euro, parts and labor included. Since then, everything's been running smoothly on my Rover. Before jumping to conclusions though, could you share: How many miles/kilometers are on your engine? When was your last oil change? Are you hearing any unusual sounds? BTW, my has a Range Rover Vogue and swears by preventive maintenance for these issues. Let me know those details, and I might be able to help you further!

Thanks for the detailed response! My Range Rover has 113161 KM on the clock, and I just had it serviced last month. Actually, I've started hearing a slight knocking sound from the engine bay, especially when cold. Your experience with the cable harness issue sounds similar to what I might be dealing with. I'll definitely get a mechanic to check the wiring and oil pressure control valve. Really appreciate the heads up about the potential repair costs too, helps me plan ahead. Would you recommend getting this checked ASAP, or is it safe to drive for a few more days?

Hey again! *Same Range Rover Sport owner here* Oh that knocking sound you mentioned definitely rings a bell, that's exactly what I heard before things got worse with mine. Look, given my experience, I REALLY wouldn't recommend driving it for more than absolutely necessary. I made that mistake and regretted it. When I heard that knocking sound, I initially thought "ah, it can wait a few days", big mistake! The problem got worse pretty quickly, and the repair bill ended up being way higher than it needed to be because I waited. The metal shavings are particularly concerning, that's usually a sign that something's wearing down where it shouldn't be. My mechanic later told me that these symptoms together (oil pressure light + metal shavings + knocking) could indicate a bigger problem than just the wiring I had. Could be bearing-related too. Not trying to scare you, but better safe than sorry, right? Quick tip from my experience: Make sure you keep a record of these symptoms and when they started, it really helped my mechanic diagnose the problem faster. And definitely get it checked ASAP. Trust me, your future self will thank you! Let me know how it goes, I'm curious to know if it's the same issue I had!

Thanks so much for the wake-up call! You're absolutely right, I definitely shouldn't risk making the problem worse by continuing to drive it. Just called my mechanic and booked it in for tomorrow morning. The way you explained how your repair costs increased because of waiting really hit home. Better to sort it now than end up with a much bigger bill! I'll take your advice and write down all the symptoms and timeline before heading to the mechanic. The fact that you had such similar issues with your Sport is super helpful, at least I know I'm not dealing with something totally bizarre. I was initially thinking of driving it for another week, but those metal shavings are definitely more worrying than I first thought. I'll keep you posted about what the mechanic finds. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, it's probably saved me from making an expensive mistake! Fingers crossed it's just the wiring like yours was, rather than anything more serious with the bearings.