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Low oil pressure. Such as a bad oil pump.
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What causes the oil light to come on at idle if engine is full of oil?
Normally caused by failed oil pressure sensor. It is located on the back of the block.
What causes the oil light to come on when the oil is full on a 1995 pontiac firebird?
The light is not an oil light, it is an oil pressure warning light. It is on because you have low oil pressure. Stop driving this vehicle until you find out why the pressure is low. I would start by replacing the oil pressure sending unit as it may be defective. It that does not solve the problem then seek professional help.
Why does the change oil light come on in your 2001 grand am se when the oil is full?
If it it a change oil light it is telling you it is time to change the oil. There should be another light that is the oil pressure light.
What is the full form of LDO?
light diesel oil
How many quarts of oil to put in Honda if oil light and engine light is on?
Put enough in to reach the full mark on the dipstick. If the oil light is on you either have a leak or the engine is burning oil.
What causes your engine oil light to stay on when the oil level is fine?
Bad sending unit
How do you reset the oil light on a 1999 Dodge Neon?
You do not reset an oil light. If the light is on, then you have low oil pressure. It will go out when the oil pressure is sufficent. Check the oil level. If it is full, then you have a problem an should seek professional help. Do not drive this vehicle with the light on.
What causes engine oil to foam in 2006 colbalt?
probably moisture, not good Oil level over full
What causes a oil light to blink in a 1995 Honda Prelude?
A low oil level can cause the oil light to blink on a 1995 Honda Prelude. A faulty sensor can also cause this.
Oil light on 2002 Echo is flickering you checked the oil and its full though engine light comes on Suggestions?
Check Oil Pressure Switch. It's about $60 at Toyota
What causes an intrepid car to shut off when the oil light comes on then restart when you put more oil in but overfilling the oil?
your oil sending unit is bad
What causes the low oil light to stay on after you start the car its not low in oil?
The light you refer to is not a low oil level light. It indicates low oil pressure. You may have plenty of oil in the engine but you have low oil pressure. Can be weak oil pump, worn bearings, or can be just a defective oil pressure sending unit.
