Why does my Honda Civic shut down when oil pressure is too low?
The mechanic claims that there was no damage done to my engine because “these newer vehicles have a mechanism that shuts down the engine if the oil pressure is too low.” So does a 2002 Honda Civic have such a mechanism? GM vehicles had this feature. Your Honda doesn’t. The mechanic owes you a new engine.
Can a Honda Civic have an oil dilution problem?
You could have a problem with Honda oil dilution if you have a Honda Civic or CR-V with a 1.5-liter turbo engine. This issue affects more than a million Honda CR-Vs and Civics. Reports of gasoline mixing with engine oil came from owners of these Honda models. Auto Repairs Are EXPENSIVE
How to tell if your Honda transmission is low on fluid?
Signs that your Honda transmission may be low on the transmission fluid include delayed engagement, transmission slipping, and rough shifts between gears. Drive your Honda for 15 min to warm up the transmission fluid, then park it on level ground.
Why is the oil light flashing on my Honda Accord?
If the oil pump is functional and the oil levels are within the normal range, then the oil pressure sensor may have failed. If the oil pressure sensor fails, the oil light will begin flashing and indicate there is a lack of oil even though the oil level is normal.
What to do if you have an oil leak in your Honda Accord?
Check for leaks in all the gaskets and seals inside or under the engine bay, which includes the head gasket, oil filter, and even the oil plug. Also, check if the oil pan is damaged because that could be the source of the oil leak.
Can a bad oil pressure switch cause an oil leak?
3. Oil leaks: A bad oil pressure switch or sender may leak engine oil. Oil leaks can be caused by a number of issues, so a professional inspection is order here. The oil pressure switch or oil pressure sender is designed to warn the driver when the oil pressure gets too low.
If the oil pump is functional and the oil levels are within the normal range, then the oil pressure sensor may have failed. If the oil pressure sensor fails, the oil light will begin flashing and indicate there is a lack of oil even though the oil level is normal.
What to do when your oil pressure goes down?
If the red oil pressure warning light comes on while you’re driving, or your gauge plummets, pull over to the side of the road when it is safe and shut the vehicle off until the cause of failure is determined. This may mean you need to have your car towed to a repair shop. It’s important to be able to monitor your oil pressure at all times.
The mechanic claims that there was no damage done to my engine because “these newer vehicles have a mechanism that shuts down the engine if the oil pressure is too low.” So does a 2002 Honda Civic have such a mechanism? GM vehicles had this feature. Your Honda doesn’t. The mechanic owes you a new engine.
When did the oil light come on on my car?
The oil light came on about a mile after I left and then the car started making noises. The noises grew loader (they sounded horrific) and smoke started coming out from under the hood.
Can a car shut down when the oil light goes on?
The oil light was on, but the engine was making a noises. Ummmm, NO! This engine does not have an ‘Automatic Shut-down’ Feature, otherwise it would have shut down when the oil light went on, after all the oil dumped out. “The noises grew loader (they sounded horrific) and smoke started coming out from under the hood.”