Low Oil problem - please help
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6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Irving TX
Low Oil problem - please help
I had my oil changed about 6 weeks ago. My car ran fine for the next 4 weeks. The last two weeks I've been out of town. This morning I drove my C5 for the first time in two weeks and the 'Low Oil' indicatator came on (and stayed on). However, the Oil Life is showing as 83% left.
Probably a stupid question, but if there is as much as 83% left, why would the 'Low oil' indicator come on? Is this something to do with the car sitting for 2 weeks? I thought I would ask here before rushing out to buy more oil to top it up with....please help!
Probably a stupid question, but if there is as much as 83% left, why would the 'Low oil' indicator come on? Is this something to do with the car sitting for 2 weeks? I thought I would ask here before rushing out to buy more oil to top it up with....please help!
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Fairfax Station VA
Re: Low Oil problem - please help (Noxx)
Oil Life doesn't indicate the amount of oil. You need to check your oil with the dipstick. Whoever changed it probably didn't put in enough oil, or else you're using oil or leaking it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Low Oil problem - please help (Noxx)
Get into the habit of checking your oil level (dip stick) on a regular basis; especially after you or someone else changes it. The "warning" will sometimes come on if you have been parked on a hill, throwing off the sensor. :rolleyes:
