Blue oil light on Scion xA - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

melchtr · 11-16-2005, 10:32 PM

i have a 2005 Scion xA and lately when i start my car after it has been sitting for awhile the blue oil light is on for the first couple of minutes of driving. During the time that the light is on my car really under performs. once the light shuts off everything is normal. Any ideas as to what the problem is?

Thanks.

dmxsoulja3 · 11-16-2005, 11:12 PM

Thats normal read the manual. It indicates the motor is still cold, it has nothing to do with Oil.

bB626 · 11-17-2005, 01:47 AM

hahahaha!!!! yeah, its normal, it just telling you that the car isnt warm up yet. but its the red oil light that you should be worry about.

Furyka · 12-05-2005, 09:29 PM

Acutally the blue light isn't an OIL light at all. It is a tempurature light. It basically replaces your temp guage. It is very normal for it to shift hard and rev higher when the light is on. If the red light comes on it means that it is over heating, not that the oil is low. Just thought I should clarify that.

ScionGuru · 12-05-2005, 10:33 PM

additionally, when the engine is cold the car does perform a little less. apparently, this is to protect itself from damage while the oil is down in the pan. you will also notice the car doesn't go into overdrive while it is cold.

Geotpf · 03-01-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Furyka

Acutally the blue light isn't an OIL light at all. It is a tempurature light. It basically replaces your temp guage. It is very normal for it to shift hard and rev higher when the light is on. If the red light comes on it means that it is over heating, not that the oil is low. Just thought I should clarify that.

I have noticed that my 06 xA shifts harder, and even accelerates a bit unexpectly when it's cold (blue light on). I'm glad that it has that light, although I would perfer an actual temp guage.

thcfortified · 03-05-2006, 12:56 AM

you get what you pay for.
the light is similar to the echo's.

Geotpf · 03-07-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thcfortified

you get what you pay for.
the light is similar to the echo's.

Well, my previous car, a 1997 Toyota Tercel, had a temp guage.

trd_miami · 12-19-2007, 11:40 AM

Yeaa Thats Normal..when The Blue Light Goes Off That Means U Are Ready To Race!jejeje Be Worried If The Red One Comes Con And Stays On! If Happens Turn Off Ur Car Check Ur Oil Check Radiator For Antyfreezee And Call The Mechanic!

Georgenfla · 02-17-2008, 12:06 AM

Yeah, the other thing about when that blue "cold engine" light is on, it will not shift into overdrive while that light is on. It has to warm up enough first...no big deal.