What causes oil to shoot out of dipstick?
It is likely caused by blow-by, be sure the oil level is not over full as well. It is a possibility the PCV Valve is not working properly and causing the pressure buildup as well, replace the PCV Valve first.
Why does my oil gauge go up when I press on the gas?
Hi There, This is completely normal for the oil pressure to increase when accelerating. The oil pressure inside the motor increases as the motor works harder. If the fluctuation is extremely erratic, you may have a faulty oil pressure sensor which may also be the cause if it fluctuates too much.
Can a loose oil dipstick cause a check engine light?
The P0171 code is an engine breathing DTC, so it would not have any bearing on anything with the oil dipstick. That is a separate system. The DTC shows for numerous air related issues. It could be a clogged PCV valve or a bad O2 sensor, or any number of a lot of breathing problems on the intake side of functionality of the motor.
What causes the Rep light to come on on my car?
The most common triggers of this warning light are the harness connecting to the throttle position sensor (TPS), or the TPS itself. Other problems that can trigger the REP light come from the throttle body (including wiring), oxygen sensor, accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor (or harness), low engine oil pressure, or coolant loss.
Why does my car lose power during acceleration?
Another possible, though not common, cause for loss of engine power during acceleration is failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. The EGR valve allows a measured amount of exhaust gases at higher-than-idle engine speeds to re-enter the engine to reduce engine high temperature and harmful emissions.
Why does my car not accelerate when I press the gas?
If the power-train control module is not detecting the proper signal from the throttle position sensor, the engine may not accelerate properly. I would recommend having your throttle body inspected by a qualified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic to determine why your car is slow to accelerate.