Why would the oil light come on if the oil is full?
This usually means oil leak, and eventually the oil light back on. The other horror is a mechanic using an air wrench on the oil plug and rethreading it. All the above can cause oil leaks, lost of oil, then lost of pressure, then ruined engine.
Will the oil light come on if there is too much oil?
The oil level warning light came on in my car. There’s a mark on the dipstick for a reason and overfilling can cause all sorts of potentially costly problems if the oil level is high enough to reach the crank. The oil light illuminates when the oil pressure is low and this is not only caused by low oil level.
Why does the oil pressure light come on after an oil change?
Low pressure means the critical joints and friction surfaces of the engine are not enough lubricated, which will lead to serious damage. The Reasons for Oil Pressure Light On After Oil Change There could still be low oil pressure after oil change. If this happens, you should pull the car off and turn off the engine as quickly as possible.
Can you change the oil on a 1993 Camry LE?
I have a 1993 Camry LE with 143,000 miles. About 30,000 miles ago the oil light starting coming on. still coming on. I can change the oil filter and the problem will go away for about 1,000 miles. again for about another 1,000 miles. Even using a extends the 1,000 mile to maybe 1,500 miles. Has anybody else had this problem? I have had one
What should I do if my oil pressure is low?
I’d recommend (if you have some spare $$) having an oil pressure gauge wired, so you can see exactly what your oil pressure is doing and more importantly, when. You could be experiencing problems only under wide-open throttle, or at certain rpms, which will help diagnose the root of the problem.
What kind of oil should I use if the red light stays on?
Of course, if the red light stays on and you’re barreling along the highway, then the light itself is obviously no good because you’d have seized the engine by then. Thanks for the responses. I have been using Amsoil synthetic oil. 10W30 as recommended.