What should the oil pressure be on a PT Cruiser?
You don’t want to be driving it that much if your low on oil pressure. If its coming on while driving I would bet that the actual oil pressure is good. I say this because if you have low pressure at higher RPMs you would have consistently low oil pressure at low RPMs.
When is the worst year for PT Cruiser problems?
In general, 2006 is the worst year for PT Cruiser problems. Here the engine light is constantly on and the engine idles rough. The engine light will repeatedly turn on after solutions to fix the problem are attempted.
When does the oil pressure warning light come on?
The idle control is through the engine control unit, and the dropping to low revs stalls the car when it’s really cold out. The rest of the time, it just seems to hit on the oil pressure sensor. I noticed the ding and the light come on when I am turning, but of course this is at low revs or at a stoplight. For my car, a 2004 PT with 285]
Why does my PT Cruiser stall while driving?
This is the most dangerous of the PT Cruiser problems. It involves the engine to completely stall out while driving. It can happen sporadically while driving, giving the driver no warning as to when it will happen next. For some drivers, the issue occurs when a certain RPM is achieved. For others, the problem occurs at a certain speed.
You don’t want to be driving it that much if your low on oil pressure. If its coming on while driving I would bet that the actual oil pressure is good. I say this because if you have low pressure at higher RPMs you would have consistently low oil pressure at low RPMs.
What to do if your PT Cruiser has a problem?
The first and most common solution is to replace the cylinder 3 exhaust valves that are burnt. The other solution is to replace the injectors and map sensor. Other solutions owners have found to be helpful are changing out the camshaft position sensors, replacing the pressure switch.
The idle control is through the engine control unit, and the dropping to low revs stalls the car when it’s really cold out. The rest of the time, it just seems to hit on the oil pressure sensor. I noticed the ding and the light come on when I am turning, but of course this is at low revs or at a stoplight. For my car, a 2004 PT with 285]
Why does my oil pressure light go off when I Change Oil?
What probably has happened is that the oil was thinner from age and the oil change temporarily helped (assuming the oil wasn’t low on the dipstick before the change). The underlying cause is probably still the oil pressure sending unit. Lower idle = lower oil pressure. 3K is probably changing the oil more frequently then necessary.
Why is the oil pressure light on in my car?
The Oil Pressure Light is on The oil pressure gauge inside your car will give you a good indication as to the condition of the engine’s oil levels. If the Low Oil Light comes on, but you check the oil in the engine and it’s at a good level, then a faulty oil pressure sensor may be to blame.
What to do when your oil pump light comes on?
Unhook the wiring, loosen with a wrench, and follow the instructions to replace the sensor. Take the car for a test drive and see if the light still goes on at idle. If it does, you might be due for a new oil pump after all. Got a car problem?
What to do when your oil light does not come back on?
If the old oil filter would not permit oil flow, the light will turn off when you start the engine with a new filter and oil pressure should return to normal. If the oil light does not come back on and the oil pressure gauge reads properly then the issue is resolved. If the light comes back on, turn the engine off immediately.
Why did my 2003 PT Cruiser GT stop running?
Our 2003 PT Cruiser GT just turned over 100,000 km and just before that milestone the engine was running rough and had a harder time starting. I changed the spark plugs and the spark plug wires and now the engine runs like it was new. Passed the emmissions test with flying colours too.
The Oil Pressure Light is on The oil pressure gauge inside your car will give you a good indication as to the condition of the engine’s oil levels. If the Low Oil Light comes on, but you check the oil in the engine and it’s at a good level, then a faulty oil pressure sensor may be to blame.
Why does my 2002 PT Cruiser get hot?
Yo I’m having the same problem With my 2002 PT Cruiser. Only last time it almost over heat it actually was hot. The first time it did there was plenty of coolant in the reservoir and in the engine. It can’t be the water pump because I replaced it. I’m wondering if it is a bad thermostat or a fan causing my problems.. 33 people found this helpful.