Low oil light, but oil is full...???
05-16-2006, 07:45 PM
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Low oil light, but oil is full...??? I started the car this morning and the low oil light was on. This was weird to me because I have honestly never seen it before. I always change the oil often and never had any issues with it burning off. So I pull the dipstick and check it, and it is right around where it should be, but it could use a drop or two. So I put some in, let it sit for awhile, and then start it again. Same thing, light still on. I add a tad more, let it sit. Then I check the dipstick and it is right in the sweet spot. I start it again, drive it for about 30 miles and the ******* light is still on. Is there a sensor that reads the level that might have got pinched or something like that? Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
Matt
Matt
05-16-2006, 08:33 PM
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the oil sending unit on the top back of the manifold is the guage u could look at, other wise u should check the wires, if u know theres enough oil dont add anymore, youll put to much pressure in the block....blown rings, bad bearings, and it can ruin the springs and pump....oooo check your screen to, make sure theres no sludge in it
05-17-2006, 01:24 AM
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i think your problem lies withing the oil lvl sensor on the side of the pan. there is a sensor there that tells the computer the oil level incase its too low and can shut the engine downmaybe get it off the ground and make sure the wires havent come loose or maybe you caught something that knocked the sensor enough it needs replacement.
05-17-2006, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bifster
i think your problem lies withing the oil lvl sensor on the side of the pan. there is a sensor there that tells the computer the oil level incase its too low and can shut the engine downmaybe get it off the ground and make sure the wires havent come loose or maybe you caught something that knocked the sensor enough it needs replacement.
