Hi chaps
Quick one-
I have an intermittent light warning 'Engine Oil' on the overhead check panel start to light, from ignition and when engine on
I immediately checked the levels, no issues. No red,light on dash.
Any thoughts- its gone out now.
Stu
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bigwinn
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Chris_B86
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I also had this problem last time I was using the car regularly, seemed to happen when it was cold and the car had been parked with 2 wheels on pavement. Strange one
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They're usually very sensitive. Mine goes off as soon as the oil level falls a mm below halfway on the dipstick (halfway between the two marks). Also they can get gummed up....
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They do get gummed up over time. Taking them out and soaking them in petrol for a few hours is recommended.
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Sticky sender is the usual culprit,it's located on the n/s front 'wing' of the sump.
I usually get either the low oil or the low coolant come up when I come in from a long trip,switch off whilst I remove the security post and open the garage door,go back to the touring and the check panel looks more like a Christmas tree!
I usually get either the low oil or the low coolant come up when I come in from a long trip,switch off whilst I remove the security post and open the garage door,go back to the touring and the check panel looks more like a Christmas tree!
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