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if there is insufficient oil in the sump then the pump picks up air and the oil pressure drops. This results in a message on the dash for you to check the engine oil level and bring it up to full level.
If that is not the case then take it to an accredited service centre that has experience on your vehicle for a proper diagnosis as it could prove costly if you don't.
The recommended transmission fluid for the 1999 VW Passat is Esso LT 71141. There are several US distributors of it, but it is mostly stocked in drums, and sold at a pretty high dollar($15-$19) for single quarts.
The best way is on a lift, the engine must be warm and car level, with the motor running remove the plug on the bottom of the trany pan, oil should leak out a little, this means its full if not then on top side of trany remove the fill pull cap and add from there until it starts to run out of the plug, theres a long tube in the pan and oil will only run out when level is higher than the tube. hope this helps.
Exhaust pressure sensor a possibility if it has a DPF (diesel particulate filter). Has it had its fuel pump recall, the oil pressure light could be just the constant cranking and running the battery low.
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