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01-16-2007, 06:53 PM
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low oil level light pops on--- car turned off
Traveling down the road I came to a wreck where I idled for prob 10 minutes while moving a little.. normal bumper to bumper traffic. Then I notice when I am pressing the gas Im not moving and my low oil light comes on at the same time, then my '95 dies. It starts immediately back up as I continue down the road. I need help with this please. If the low oil light comes on does it automatically turn off the car for a safety so you dont blow your engine? I checked the oil when I got home and it was as full as could be. need help.
Thanks anyone 
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01-16-2007, 07:16 PM
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Re: low oil level light pops on--- car turned off
the first thing you want to do is fill your engine crankcase with oil, not sure if you have the oil pressure sensor that kills the ignition.
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01-19-2007, 11:02 AM
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Re: low oil level light pops on--- car turned off
It's possible that while the oil level is ok as read on the dipstick, the filter may be either clogged or collapsed internally -- this would cause either very high (partially blocked) or very low oil pressure (the filter is bypassed) that could cause the ECM to shutdown the engine -- engine oil also plays a role in cooling that may confuse the ECM.
Maybe the engine computer just "burped."
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