oil light 5k on last oil change

[asphalt victory]

so the oil light came on and its been around 5k since the last oil change on 5w30 dino oil im changeing it today with 5w30 mobil syn (scored it for free) i hope thats it as it is not making any unusual noises (a bit noisy in the top end when cold but its like -4 outside) no rod knock but anything i should be looking for during the oil change later today?

thanks mike

[the_professional]

Originally Posted by asphalt victory

so the oil light came on and its been around 5k since the last oil change on 5w30 dino oil im changeing it today with 5w30 mobil syn (scored it for free) i hope thats it as it is not making any unusual noises (a bit noisy in the top end when cold but its like -4 outside) no rod knock but anything i should be looking for during the oil change later today?

thanks mike

I'm assuming you know that the "oil light", does not mean the car is low on oil or in need of oil change, but rather due to low oil pressure. You should not be operating the vehicle when the oil light is on, as driving an engine that is low on oil pressure will cause it to seize and make the engine useless as there is not enough oil circulation.

I would suggest you use an individual oil pressure reading unit to see if the car's own oil pressure sensor is working properly. It may just be the sensor and not actually low pressure. If not, your problem will likely be much larger.

[asphalt victory]

well i belive worst case it is the oil pump the i will have to check it all out today

on that note i have seen people list the 98 camry oil pump as a mod why is this?

[asphalt victory]

well changed the oil/filter and jiggled the oil pressure sensor wire and no more light at all yesterday it was on all the time it might have been a compounded problem however the filter was full of oil and the upper end looks/ sounds good

thanks for the ambition and help
mike