Oil light came on...again.
09-13-2014, 01:56 PM
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Oil light came on...again.
I've owned my '07 GT since new and just recently had a reman installed before my warranty was up. A few weeks ago my oil light came on while at highway speeds, I immediately pulled over and shut down the car. I then checked my oil and it was fine, as usual, so I added a touch more to top it off and started it up no more light. Today while I was on the highway again the oil light came on (only 2nd time since I've owned the car), so I pulled over and shut it down. Checked the oil, and it was down maybe half a quart, nowhere near low where the light should illuminate. I added maybe 1/4 quart, started it up and light is gone. In both situations my oil pressure gauge was reading normal and the oil levels were normal. Do I have to get my oil pan replaced?
Any thoughts??
Any thoughts??
09-13-2014, 02:55 PM
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I could be off base but try pulling the sensor on the oil pan inspect it clean it see what happens won't cost you anything but changing your oil and time. Could be a falty sensor.
09-13-2014, 06:04 PM
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Your oil pres is a switch not a gauge. It shows the same thing as long as you have some pressure.
Ive had the oil light off and on from running at high engine speeds for a prolonged time. Normally i let off the throttle and it will go out then ill stomp on it again.
Ive had the oil light off and on from running at high engine speeds for a prolonged time. Normally i let off the throttle and it will go out then ill stomp on it again.
09-13-2014, 09:05 PM
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There is a TSB for this issue. The low oil level light is one thing, there is no light for low or high oil pressure.
CONSUMER NOTICE
: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
© 2004 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
Bulletin No:
01-013/04
Last Issued:
4/14/2004
Service Bulletin
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
2004 RX8 - LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin replaces 01-027/03 issued 11-17-2003. The PART(S) INFORMATION and WARRANTY INFORMATION
have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004 RX8 - VINS: JM1FE17* *40000000 to 40111043
DESCRIPTION
The low oil level warning light may come on while driving with engine speed 4500 to 4800 RPM and the oil level
is within specifications (1/4 above L on the dipstick).
All vehicles within the VIN range should have the oil pan replaced using the following procedure:
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the oil pan.
a. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector from the side of the oil pan.
b. Remove the oil pan bolts (22-10mm)
c. Separate the oil pan from the engine
2. Install the new oil pan and level sensors assembly.
a. Clean all silicone sealant, oil and dirt from the engine.
b. Clean all silicone sealant from the oil pan bolts.
c. Apply a
2.5 to 6.5mm (0.10 to 0.26in) bead of silicone sealant to the oil pan as shown.
d. Install the oil pan bolts and torque to 8.8 to 11.8Nm (77.9 to 104.4 inlb).
: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
© 2004 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
Bulletin No:
01-013/04
Last Issued:
4/14/2004
Service Bulletin
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
2004 RX8 - LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin replaces 01-027/03 issued 11-17-2003. The PART(S) INFORMATION and WARRANTY INFORMATION
have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004 RX8 - VINS: JM1FE17* *40000000 to 40111043
DESCRIPTION
The low oil level warning light may come on while driving with engine speed 4500 to 4800 RPM and the oil level
is within specifications (1/4 above L on the dipstick).
All vehicles within the VIN range should have the oil pan replaced using the following procedure:
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the oil pan.
a. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector from the side of the oil pan.
b. Remove the oil pan bolts (22-10mm)
c. Separate the oil pan from the engine
2. Install the new oil pan and level sensors assembly.
a. Clean all silicone sealant, oil and dirt from the engine.
b. Clean all silicone sealant from the oil pan bolts.
c. Apply a
2.5 to 6.5mm (0.10 to 0.26in) bead of silicone sealant to the oil pan as shown.
d. Install the oil pan bolts and torque to 8.8 to 11.8Nm (77.9 to 104.4 inlb).
09-14-2014, 07:32 AM
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If it is a bad sensor in my oil pan, would it be covered under some type of warranty, where I just inherited a faulty oil pan in the reman that dealer installed about a month ago?
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