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[gauge] what does this light mean?

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Old 01-14-12, 02:51 PM
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I thought that was a picture of a lamp ---- telling you to rub your computer and go to CL.
Old 01-15-12, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Tea time! ..............for you and the car



(mmm 32, blue odo, and red waterfalls, yuumm)
I like how you slipped that in there. Sending you a PM by the way.
Old 01-15-12, 09:24 AM
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Whats The Mileage on your car?
Old 01-15-12, 09:34 AM
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Old 01-15-12, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ScWift92
Whats The Mileage on your car?
23xxxx. but I've swapped my engine like 1k miles ago
Old 01-16-12, 11:00 PM
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Check you oil PRESSURE. Did you check the oil pump before you did the swap? It is an easily overlooked item. You should have an error code to go with the oil lamp indicator light coming on. Low oil pressure can ruin your engine.
Old 01-16-12, 11:28 PM
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Yea try changing your oil but to be safe have a mechanic you trust have a look at it.
Old 01-17-12, 12:27 AM
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that light is a dummy light if you see it I would recommend you not drive the car until you find out what the problem is.
Possible reasons for the light to come on

1) low to no oil pressure (essential for engine function and lubrication)

2) sensor malfunction
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At your mileage there is a decent chance the sending unit is bad. Still, better to check out the oil pressure.
Old 01-18-12, 05:15 AM
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Genie is calling from over seas!!!
Old 01-18-12, 09:40 AM
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Time to water the plant in the trunk!
Old 01-18-12, 10:17 AM
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If you swapped your engine, you might be burnIng more oil than gas, keep checking and add oil a little at a time until that light goes away. If it keeps staying on your oil pump or oil sending unit is kaput
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Actually I've been driving the car for awhile with that light on... I'm not driving it anymore thou
It first lighted when I was breaking on a downward slope for awhile... After that it turns on from time to time.
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
If you swapped your engine, you might be burnIng more oil than gas, keep checking and add oil a little at a time until that light goes away. If it keeps staying on your oil pump or oil sending unit is kaput
Why would swapping in an engine causing that?
Old 01-23-12, 04:47 AM
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OIL LEVEL SENSOR= IF YOU ARE A LITTLE LOW AND ON INCLINE OR DECLINE IT WILL COME ON .. IF YOU ON FLAT LAND IT GOES OFF..MINES DOING IT NOW TO JUST ADD A LITTLE OIL...I JUST DID A CHANGE BUT I GOT THE 5 QUART BOTTLE THE CAR TAKES A LITTLE MORE THAN 5 WITH FILTER CHANGE..THATS WHY MY CAR IS DOING IT...


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