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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Phantom oil light

Has anyone had an oil light come on for no apparent reason before?


I was driving today, when the light came on. I had just topped off the oil at the last fill-up, and had only used ~1/4 tank, so I was surprised when the light came on. I checked the oil level, it was ~3/4 to the upper (full) mark on the dipstick. When I started the car back up the light went away.

I'm sure its no big deal, but I was wondering if anyone had seen this happen before. Maybe an oil sensor going bad?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ndhoffma
Has anyone had an oil light come on for no apparent reason before?


I was driving today, when the light came on. I had just topped off the oil at the last fill-up, and had only used ~1/4 tank, so I was surprised when the light came on. I checked the oil level, it was ~3/4 to the upper (full) mark on the dipstick. When I started the car back up the light went away.

I'm sure its no big deal, but I was wondering if anyone had seen this happen before. Maybe an oil sensor going bad?
This is probably your problem......

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...13-04-1341.pdf
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Yeah, that does look about right.... Thanks!

Unfortunately I am out of warranty now, so I don't think I will be having it done, but as long as I know the issue wont be hurting the car, I think I can live with it
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