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buku_points · 03-22-2008, 08:11 PM

earlier today i was driving on the 5 south to irvine i was doing about 70 mph and hit a dip on the freeway. Right after the oil light came on and i pulled over right away. i checked the oil pan and there was no leaks so i ran the car with the oil cap on and it was still getting oil pressure. so my question is could it just be a bad oil press. sensor? or am i gonna run ionto some serious problems? theres no knocking or unusual noises coming from under the hood. thanks for all info!

*brndck* · 03-22-2008, 08:14 PM

first of all i'd check for corrosion at the connector for the sensor/sending unit. next i'd get a mechanical oil pressure gauge and check for pressure.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 03-22-2008, 09:07 PM

Dont even think of starting it till you're sure its the sensor....

916S14 · 03-22-2008, 10:02 PM

Did you dent the oil pan when you hit that dip? Like the othes said install a mechanical oil pressure gauge and check.

buku_points · 03-22-2008, 10:25 PM

i got under the car and saw no visual dents or scrapes on the bottom of the oil pan. no leaking either. tomorrow i will get an mech oil press gauge and make sure its safe.

03-22-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
buku_points Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 989 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: buku_points Feedback Score: 16 reviews	oil light on????? earlier today i was driving on the 5 south to irvine i was doing about 70 mph and hit a dip on the freeway. Right after the oil light came on and i pulled over right away. i checked the oil pan and there was no leaks so i ran the car with the oil cap on and it was still getting oil pressure. so my question is could it just be a bad oil press. sensor? or am i gonna run ionto some serious problems? theres no knocking or unusual noises coming from under the hood. thanks for all info!

03-22-2008, 09:07 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Dont even think of starting it till you're sure its the sensor.... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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03-22-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
916S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you dent the oil pan when you hit that dip? Like the othes said install a mechanical oil pressure gauge and check.

03-22-2008, 10:25 PM	#5
buku_points Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 989 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: buku_points Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i got under the car and saw no visual dents or scrapes on the bottom of the oil pan. no leaking either. tomorrow i will get an mech oil press gauge and make sure its safe.