First the facts:
The oil is new, Castrol 10W-40--just changed. The oil filter is new as well, and the correct filter was used. The oil level was checked, and it registers right on the full level line on the dipstick.
When the engine is started, it runs smoothly and quietly. It could sit there for an hour, just idling, and it would continue to run smoothly and with no problems. Idling is good. Idling is happy!
Then, when you get behind the wheel and take it out on the road, a strange thing happens. After about a mile or so, the oil light comes on and the engine begins to get a little weird sounding. No knocking, just not running quite as smoothly anymore. When you pull over and let the car sit for a few hours, you can start it up again, and resume the endless loop of circumstances that began in the previous paragraph.
What's up with my "zoom zoom"?
2007-02-28 08:08:35 · 3 answers · asked by MOOCH 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like your oil pump is starting to fail. Either that, or the pick-up tube is getting clogged. Have this checked out, because if you run your engine with out the proper oil pressure, it can seize up and fail. Does your car have an oil pressure gauge? If so, keep an eye on that when your symptoms start, and see if it is losing pressure. Either way, take it to a mechanic.
2007-02-28 08:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestions,
1. Check the lines
2. Check the oil sensor
3. Check the oil pump
4. If everything is fine take it to a machanic that knows mazdas
2007-02-28 08:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by Hook 'em Horns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your oil pump could be on it's way out
2007-02-28 08:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋