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inzel · 08-10-2011, 10:02 AM

I was driving yesterday evening and I noticed that the oil light came on. I pulled over and checked the oil and it seemed like it might be a little low, but not by much if at all. I went ahead and put in some oil and went home. The light stayed on. This morning I came out and the oil light came on again. Checked the oil and it seems normal. I had the oil pump replaced a few months ago and the temp is within normal range. Im guessing its the oil pressure gauge? Any thoughts on this?

hill8570 · 08-10-2011, 10:32 AM

Well, only way to know for certain is to unscrew the pressure sender (need a special socket) and stick a pressure gauge on there. Should be able to borrow one from a parts store,otherwise harbor freight carries a decent one.

inzel · 08-10-2011, 01:04 PM

It was the sensor. I took the connector off it and some oil came out. That made me feel like it didnt have a proper seal any longer. Bought another one for $25 and put it in.. no more light

hill8570 · 08-10-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by inzel

It was the sensor. I took the connector off it and some oil came out. That made me feel like it didnt have a proper seal any longer. Bought another one for $25 and put it in.. no more light

Yeah, oil leaking out the connector side ain't a good thing

Glad to hear it was that easy

Chris Crash · 08-10-2011, 02:05 PM

Man I was expecting a blown engine to happen soon. Glad it was just the sender!