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slipnslidin240
12-05-2012, 02:25 PM
So like last week it was pretty cold here in Chicago n my oil pressure light came on and stayed on so I parked the car n Tryed the next day same thing light flashed n stayed on. This week it's been warmer so gave it another try and it went right off. I drove the last 3 days no problem never saw the light. Today it's cold again and go to start the car bam same problem light stays on. I replaced the sending unit n oil pressure seems to be fine. Any one have the same problem with their ka?

blueshark123
12-05-2012, 05:25 PM
I would recommend a aftermarket oil pressure sensor and it might be a bad pump.

ixfxi
12-06-2012, 10:14 AM
probably a SOHC

oil pumps get worn out, you probably need to change it.

inopsey
12-06-2012, 12:43 PM
ever hear of winter oil?

EvoVIII808
12-06-2012, 12:45 PM
Change you oil to heavier weight for thewinter. Its Cold out so your oil pressure will drop. Once you drive the car and the oil warms up the light should go out.

702s13
12-06-2012, 07:47 PM
Actually your oil pressure is higher when cold due to the oil being thicker. Your pump is likely worn. I would put a real guage on it so you know what your pressure us actually at.

wangan_cruiser
12-06-2012, 08:38 PM
per fsm

oil pump needs to be change at 150k

get one they are about $60 average. save you the headache

EvoVIII808
12-07-2012, 02:40 PM
Actually your oil pressure is higher when cold due to the oil being thicker. Your pump is likely worn. I would put a real guage on it so you know what your pressure us actually at.

Thats what i ment. good catch.

ixfxi
12-10-2012, 09:17 AM
per fsm

oil pump needs to be change at 150k

get one they are about $60 average. save you the headache

i dont recall seeing that, not that i doubt it

funny thing though, if you hit corners at high speeds often like i did.. you starve the oil pump and lifters unless you have a baffled pan. i remember coming out of turns hearing my lifters, took a bit of idling to get that to stop... baffled oilpans are needed if you want to save that pump

theericsmith
12-10-2012, 09:33 AM
buy an sr.
move somewhere warmer.
don't be a bear.
daily the truck.
don't drive like a jackass around town with all your hoodrat friends.
other than that i'm out of ideas for you.

drscooper
12-10-2012, 10:15 AM
buy an sr.
move somewhere warmer.
don't be a bear.
daily the truck.
don't drive like a jackass around town with all your hoodrat friends.
other than that i'm out of ideas for you.

+1 on this for sure lol