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1992 Camry LE i4 ~230k (km's) oil pressure light goes on when first starting
Is it normal for the oil pressure light to go on red when the car is first started after being turned on after resting for a long period of time (ie I start the car in the morning after its sitting all night and the oil pressure light is on for the first 3 - 4 seconds) and yes I did check the oil its full.
Is it normal? My buddy has a '92 v6 (but newer engine with only 70k kms on it) and the oil pressure light doesnt go off on his.
No, it is not normal. What weight oil are you using? It is also possible that there is a low pressure problem. More likely, the pressure sending unit is failing. Also, some brands of oil filters don't prevent drain back. What filter brand are you using?
No, it is not normal. What weight oil are you using? It is also possible that there is a low pressure problem. More likely, the pressure sending unit is failing. Also, some brands of oil filters don't prevent drain back. What filter brand are you using?
I'm using 5w30 Dino oil. Originally it was doing it with the filter that came with the car, i then had the oil changed and the new filter on it is a pennzoil filter. Is there anyway I can tell is the pressure sending unit is failing????
Is there anyway I can tell is the pressure sending unit is failing????
Take it to a shop and ask them to remove the oil pressure sending unit and temporarily install an actual gage in it's place. They will then take pressure readings and compare your oil pressure to the engine's specifications. If the pressure is normal, they can order and put in a new sending unit, instead of replacing the old (obviously defective) unit. This would cost you about 1 hour of labor and about $25 for the new (aftermarket) sending unit. If the oil pressure is actually low, the tech will have to do further testing to determine if the problem is a weak oil pump (hope for this) or worn engine bearings.
Is there anyway I can tell is the pressure sending unit is failing????
Take it to a shop and ask them to remove the oil pressure sending unit and temporarily install an actual gage in it's place. They will then take pressure readings and compare your oil pressure to the engine's specifications. If the pressure is normal, they can order and put in a new sending unit, instead of replacing the old (obviously defective) unit. This would cost you about 1 hour of labor and about $25 for the new (aftermarket) sending unit. If the oil pressure is actually low, the tech will have to do further testing to determine if the problem is a weak oil pump (hope for this) or worn engine bearings.
Mike
Also only does it when the engine is cold, does that make a difference other than taking the car there and letting it sit for a few hours. Also if its worn engine bearings, what other symptons would I have??
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