 Oil light coming on |
 Jan 30, 2012 - 5:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 4, '10 From Kingsport, Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I've been driving my 94 Celica St the last couple of weeks and at random times the oil light will come on for a split second and then go away.
It has also flickered on and off rapidly on some occasions. Is this just an oil level light going off? I assumed this is common since these engines burn oil quite regularly but I'm thinking it could also be a loose connection or faulty sensor. Does anyone know what causes this light to come on? |
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Jan 30, 2012 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 26, '10 From Portsmouth, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
^ the 7a says to us 5w30.. so thats what I use.. plus with the mileage on mine I use high mileage oil (basically just has slick50 in it). The 7a is known to use oil once the miles get racked up.. doesnt really seem to matter how hard you get on it or not.. I would suggest trying an oil change and keeping track of the miles you put on it from then on. Its a 7a, so its notorious for using oil, not burning it of, just using it.
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Jan 31, 2012 - 8:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (d3ath2009 @ Jan 30, 2012 - 10:04 PM)  ^ the 7a says to us 5w30.. so thats what I use.. plus with the mileage on mine I use high mileage oil (basically just has slick50 in it). The 7a is known to use oil once the miles get racked up.. doesnt really seem to matter how hard you get on it or not.. I would suggest trying an oil change and keeping track of the miles you put on it from then on. Its a 7a, so its notorious for using oil, not burning it of, just using it. The 7a takes 10w-30. Its literally on the oil fill cap. It is "using" that oil, by burning it. The rings gunk up and pass oil, thus burning it. It also is known for its leaking, my 7a had to be checked every 2 weeks when I first got it, usually would need a quart in between oil changes. After 2 years, it would require 1 quart a week, or it would leak and burn it all out. On topic If you light is oil, your oil is low or out. Usually by the time that light is on, or flickering...their is high potential for damage. Best pull over, and walk to a gas station. Obviouslly check oil after its settled back into the pan. This post has been edited by rave2n: Jan 31, 2012 - 8:32 AM |
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bradshaw75 Oil light coming on Jan 30, 2012 - 5:22 PM
Sunny Hi,
can you notice that it is in curves?
-> ch... Jan 30, 2012 - 5:31 PM d3ath2009 yeah my 7a occasionally does that when cornering w... Jan 30, 2012 - 5:39 PM RabidTRD What is the thickness of your oil that you use? Wh... Jan 30, 2012 - 7:46 PM
d3ath2009 QUOTE (rave2n @ Jan 31, 2012 - 8:30 ... Jan 31, 2012 - 8:51 AM RobbMeeX What do you mean?
Mine doesn't use any at 230k... Jan 30, 2012 - 10:38 PM JasonTX it may be worthwhile to check at 1500 miles and to... Jan 30, 2012 - 10:41 PM bradshaw75 Well the car has 228k miles on her and I've on... Jan 31, 2012 - 12:21 AM bsamps4 Indicator lights on your dash are NOT a good thing... Jan 31, 2012 - 11:00 AM RabidTRD QUOTE (d3ath2009 @ Jan 30, 2012 - 9... Jan 31, 2012 - 1:01 PM trdproven or if you have no issues, it could be the wire. Jan 31, 2012 - 11:06 PM bradshaw75 Well turns out that the oil was a bit low so I top... Feb 2, 2012 - 1:25 PM bradshaw75 QUOTE (bradshaw75 @ Feb 2, 2012 - 1... Feb 3, 2012 - 12:26 PM |
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