oil level light
02-11-04, 11:39 PM
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oil level light
i checked the archives about this problem and i really couldnt find any definite answer.
heres the background: its an 88gxl, with 16k on a streetport, the omp is disconnected so i can run premix. lately i havent been putting any premix in so i can pass emissions, and i just changed the oil and filter with ams oil 5 days ago.
today my oil level light and buzzer go off, but only when i turn right.
could the problem be that i am not running premix currently, or did i really burn 2 quarts of oil in 5 days. i dont see a puddle of oil underneath my car ever, last i checked the level was fine, and there is no smoke coming out of the exhaust.
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chris
heres the background: its an 88gxl, with 16k on a streetport, the omp is disconnected so i can run premix. lately i havent been putting any premix in so i can pass emissions, and i just changed the oil and filter with ams oil 5 days ago.
today my oil level light and buzzer go off, but only when i turn right.
could the problem be that i am not running premix currently, or did i really burn 2 quarts of oil in 5 days. i dont see a puddle of oil underneath my car ever, last i checked the level was fine, and there is no smoke coming out of the exhaust.
thanks,
chris
02-11-04, 11:42 PM
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What type and weight of oil are you using? In some cases poor quality oil or too light of an oil will result in foaming which can fool or gunk up the sensor.
02-12-04, 12:35 PM
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Uh, don't stop using pre-mix - you're going to possibly hurt the motor just because you need to pass emissions??? The pre-mix doesn't affect emissions significantly if it's TC-W3 certified.
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02-12-04, 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by RETed
Uh, don't stop using pre-mix - you're going to possibly hurt the motor just because you need to pass emissions
Uh, don't stop using pre-mix - you're going to possibly hurt the motor just because you need to pass emissions
02-12-04, 04:51 PM
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but my question was: could the fact that there is no premix make the oil level light and buzzer go off even though there is adequate oil in the engine?
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02-12-04, 05:04 PM
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Nope. And like ted said DONT STOP PREMIXING... Premix is oil yes but it never comes in contact with your motor oil up front.... Unless you flood your car.
02-12-04, 10:10 PM
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It could be the oil level sensor and/or its wiring too. It's a wire coming out of the oil pan. Unplug it and see if the contacts are dirty and clean as necessary. If I remember correctly you can remove the sensor from the oil pan to check/clean it too. You'll have to drain the oil first though.
Good luck,
Mark
Good luck,
Mark
02-13-04, 02:45 AM
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Wha is the oil level in the car right now. It was fine 5 days ago, but today?
It might be busted already, since you din't use any premix.
KIS Gildardo
It might be busted already, since you din't use any premix.
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