OIL!!! Again..

General engine questions/issues that aren't specific to the other categories
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OIL!!! Again..

By jrhdominos
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:22 am #173885 Just, wondering, the oil light on our hondas means what??? Oil pressure??? Oil Level?? All of the above???
My oil light comes on pretty much after my car is pretty much warmed up....it doesnt stay on, it blinks....and doesnt blink in any particular order....it just blinks...??? I checked my oil, oil level seems to be fine. It hasnt been 3,000 miles since my last oil change, I would assume Im good in that category. Ive drove about 300 miles with this happening, with no consequences so far, but the oil light scares me, so Id like to get it fixed, whatever it is. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :thumb:
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By jrhdominos
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:28 pm #173894 So that would mean new oil pump, correct????
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By That One Dude
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:27 pm #173930 I'm pretty sure the oil light means your system is pushing a whopping 1psi or less.
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By JUICE
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:38 pm #173933
That One Dude wrote:I'm pretty sure the oil light means your system is pushing a whopping 1psi or less.



:shock:


OP, if thats true, YOU ARE EXTREMELY LUCKY
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By Sentry
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:02 am #174021 Replace engine light.
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By jrhdominos
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:24 am #174044 Im not noticing any less engine performance or anything else. I popped off the oil cap and crunk the car up, and oil seems to be pumping ok, I could be wrong....Someone else told me it was the oil gate sending unit, which I think is located between the oil filter and the intake manifold...and like I said, the oil light is completely random.
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By EG*RYDER
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:06 am #174051 It could be the sending unit check and see if its in operating range.
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By jrhdominos
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:33 am #174054 Sorry to ask a dumb question, but what do you mean "in operating range"?
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By EG*RYDER
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:43 am #174057 Every sensor in a vehicle has a resistance value when you test it, if its lower then spec its no good . If you can call your local parts store and ask them at what your oil level/pressure sending unit should be at when running and they will tell you or you can get the Chilton for your car or look for it online then take a DMM and test the resistance on it and see where it is when your car is warmed up and running then cross reference the book or info you got from you parts guy.
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By That One Dude
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:47 pm #174191 Or you could go to http://spoonertuner.com/ and download the factory maintenance manual for your specific vehicle...easy and free.
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