Oil for a Polo 2001?

I noticed my oil light go on so i bought castrol 10w40 part synth. Soon after my service warning sign comes on. Have i put the wrong oil in also if yes will this create problems or do i simply get a full oil change?

Asked on 2 July 2011 by oil

Answered by Honest John

The oil should be okay, but the oil pump may be weak or the oil pump filter in the sump may be clogged.

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