LOW OIL LEVEL
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From: NJ
LOW OIL LEVEL
I just got this message on the DIC when I started my car "LOW OIL LEVEL"
I was in a hurry and I drove back to work 10 miles.
Now I have to drive another 20 home...To ge some mobil 1.
Is it ok to go 30 miles with that message displayed?
I was in a hurry and I drove back to work 10 miles.
Now I have to drive another 20 home...To ge some mobil 1.
Is it ok to go 30 miles with that message displayed?
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From: Vandalay Industries
Re: LOW OIL LEVEL (Argetni)
That message comes on when you are at least one quart low. However, you could be completely dry if you have an oil leak. What was the oil pressure like on the way in to work? I'd check the dipstick to see if it is registering at all before I would start it! If the level isn't registering on the stick I wouldn't even crank it! IMHO.
[Modified by cortex, 8:17 PM 9/11/2002]
[Modified by cortex, 8:17 PM 9/11/2002]
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From: NJ
Re: LOW OIL LEVEL (cortex)
I already drove 10 miles :eek:
Oil pressure was the same as always, middle of the gauge.
Mix alot - my hoopties rolling, tail pipe draggin, heat don't work and my girl keeps naggin, 69 Buick, deuce is rolling, 1 hubcap cause three got stolen
Brings back the memories :cool:
[Modified by Argetni, 9:20 PM 9/11/2002]
Oil pressure was the same as always, middle of the gauge.
Mix alot - my hoopties rolling, tail pipe draggin, heat don't work and my girl keeps naggin, 69 Buick, deuce is rolling, 1 hubcap cause three got stolen
Brings back the memories :cool:
[Modified by Argetni, 9:20 PM 9/11/2002]
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: LOW OIL LEVEL (Argetni)
I just got this message on the DIC when I started my car "LOW OIL LEVEL"
I was in a hurry and I drove back to work 10 miles.
Now I have to drive another 20 home...To ge some mobil 1.
Is it ok to go 30 miles with that message displayed?
I was in a hurry and I drove back to work 10 miles.
Now I have to drive another 20 home...To ge some mobil 1.
Is it ok to go 30 miles with that message displayed?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Ottumwa IA
Re: LOW OIL LEVEL (Richin Chicago)
It could very well be low oil, but was there any chance you parked on a steep slope? That will trigger the low oil light also and it seems like it takes forever to clear even if your oil is full up. I finally disconnected the battery to clear the message. I have heard from quite a few people that this has happened to also. What does the dipdtick say?
