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PostSubject: check oil light   check oil light EmptySun Jan 05, 2014 7:42 pm

so my check oil light comes on for 15 seconds then turns off whenever i start up my car, always when cold, sometimes when warm. my oil is well where it should be, what up with that..
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptySun Jan 05, 2014 8:04 pm

How often do you change your oil, and what weight do you use? Might try 5W-30 in the coldest months. The manual recommends this if you live in very cold climates. There is some more discussion about this here:

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t117p30-faq-engine-oil-what-type-and-change-intervals

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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyMon Jan 06, 2014 11:18 pm

Thanks AA! I will try that, I live in 20 degrees in winter, my oil pan seems to have a small dent in it, and I change oil every 3k miles, other then that, that's all I can think of
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyTue Jan 07, 2014 11:43 am

Which light are we talking about, the oil level light, or the oil pressure light?

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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyTue Jan 07, 2014 10:59 pm

The check oil level light
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 12:29 am

I thought you meant oil pressure. Might try changing the level sensor. It's on the side of the oil pan.

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'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyWed Jan 08, 2014 11:16 pm

sorry AA i should have been more specific, alright ill check that out and get back to this.
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 12:27 am

Mine comes on once in a while after starting lasting 30 seconds, it has a mind of its own. I have replaced the sensor.
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PostSubject: Re: check oil light   check oil light EmptyThu Jan 09, 2014 11:56 pm

Did replacing the sensor do the trick?
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