Why does my oil light flash when I start my car?
When the oil light on your dashboard comes on, it might mean your vehicle has low oil pressure. This drop in oil pressure could be a sign of a few things: you are low on oil, your oil is dirty, or you have an oil leak.
Can I drive with flashing oil light?
It is dangerous to continue driving with the oil light on because it’s possible, although not likely, that you’ve completely run out of oil. If that’s the case, your engine may suddenly stop while you’re driving and cause an accident.
Why is there no oil pressure light on my Volvo?
Volvo owners love their cars, despite occasional issues. One such issue cropping up recently has been a problem with the “no oil pressure” warning light. This light can be concerning, as oil is an integral part of helping the engine function as it should. Because of that, we’re going to take a look at what might cause it to illuminate.
How to reset the service light on a Volvo?
Switch off the ignition and replace the flylead in its holder and close the cover. You need an OBDII tool that resets Volvo service light codes. See this service light reset forum thread for more. They run about $30 to 200 — or — take it in to the dealer or independent Volvo mechanic and have them do it.
How to reset the SRL lamp on a Volvo 850?
Press in trip meter RESET button. Turn ignition to position II. When the TRIP METER RESET button has been pressed for 10 seconds, the SRL lamp starts to flash. Release the TRIP METER RESET button within 5 seconds. The instrument produces a sound when resetting has been done successfully.
When does the no oil pressure light come on?
As reported in the forums, drivers notice the no-oil-pressure warning signal illuminate. Sometimes the light stays on, but often it flashes off and on intermittently. Many drivers indicate that the light tends to come on at lower RPMs than at higher.