it only comes on when I'm not excelorating and it doesn't come on until the engine is warmed up. ( just for the record I change my oil regularly, even before and after long trips)
2006-12-09 06:44:33 · 9 answers · asked by Mother of a Marine 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop,and we own a 98 stratus,,and ours did this also,,it was the oil sending unit going bad on it, there not expensive to repair,and only takes around 5 minutes to install one,,but id say that's whats causing yours to do this,,that's exactly what mine was doing,and i have also replaced some for some of my customers also,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-09 06:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The oil light is an oil pressure light. No oil pressure, and your engine will have a catastrophic failure. That means it makes an ugly noise and doesn't work anymore.
There are many possible reasons this is happening. The most likely is that you do not have enough oil in the engine. Check the dipstick level, and add oil as needed.
Since you're having a problem with the light, check your oil every time you put in gas. If the engine is losing oil, you REALLY need to stay on top of it.
2006-12-09 06:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by CJR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be just the oil pressure sensor. Don' t just ignore it. If the oil pressure really is low, it could really tear up the engine. Get it checked out by a mechanic right away. Dodge engines are really bad about sludging up, so use a good quality oil and change it often.
2006-12-09 06:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by carguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand u mentioned it has customary centers achieved. yet examine the oil point, first, besides.examine oil stress with scanner. If u have one. If no longer than in simple terms installation an oil Gage on the sending unit. If psi around 30 at idle ok. replace sending unit.
2016-12-18 10:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the mechanic and have it checked my Ford Taurus does that all the time to me. And one of my friends says an engine light can mean the gas cap is not on properly check that too!
2006-12-09 07:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have oil pressure checked out, oil pump might be on verge of failing, if pressure is fine then oil pressure sensor
2006-12-09 07:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by G Scott R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the oil pressure and the oil level... also it is not uncommon to have the light come on on steep angles...
2006-12-09 07:04:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your oil pressure is low, have it verified with a pressure gauge.
2006-12-09 06:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my guess is that you have a bad wiring connection that is causing this light to come on.
2006-12-09 06:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by ♥It's a boy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋