What to do if your Mazda oil light is not working?
IT IS SERIOUS. Have the sump removed and clean the strainer (after removing it from the oilpump) .If confirmation is required that this is a problem in your case then have the oil pressure tested.
When does oil pressure drop in a Mazda?
If the oil pressure remains low at 1500rpm and above (in some cases pressure has even been observed to drop as the engine rev’s increase) then you have a “cloggage”.
Why does the oil pressure warning light keep flickering?
Higher rpms would be associated with turning the steering wheel, AC on, headlights or coolant fans on. with no load at all, I’d guess around 700 rpm. So 500-600 Is a little on the low side. But if the oil pressure warning light still flickers at 1000 rpm, the idle air control is not the most likely explanation.
Where is the oil pressure light on my car?
That can cause flickering oil light. These are inexpensive and easy to replace. They’re usually located next to the oil filter. If replacing the switch doesn’t fix the problem, then you’re going to want to take the vehicle to a shop so an oil pressure gauge can be installed in place of the switch, and the real oil pressure can be determined.
IT IS SERIOUS. Have the sump removed and clean the strainer (after removing it from the oilpump) .If confirmation is required that this is a problem in your case then have the oil pressure tested.
If the oil pressure remains low at 1500rpm and above (in some cases pressure has even been observed to drop as the engine rev’s increase) then you have a “cloggage”.
When did the Mazda oil light come out?
Looking at your post date 2010 (assuming this is correct) Mazda have known of theis is issue for years and have the heads ion the sand or so calous they see a potential profit out of misfortuned owners like me. Appauling… Thank you for the warning and I hope your kind warning gets to others before the dreaded happens as it sure will.
Why does Mazda have a small oil strainer?
These cars have smaller oil strainers than some of the other manufacturers and this makes them less tolerant of irregular servicing and the consequent carbon deposits that build up in all internal combustion engines Strobe – many thanks for the warning.
Looking at your post date 2010 (assuming this is correct) Mazda have known of theis is issue for years and have the heads ion the sand or so calous they see a potential profit out of misfortuned owners like me. Appauling… Thank you for the warning and I hope your kind warning gets to others before the dreaded happens as it sure will.
Can you change the oil on a Mazda CX7?
Changing the oil frequencey wont have any effect (or little) as once the strainer is blocked its blocked. To check the Torque settings on the injetor (no 1 in my and most cases) would solve also be of help Takes again minutes. To change the Strainer isnt that bigger job as the CX7 (cant speak for the 6) has no cross member took Minutes !