Question about the Oil Light
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Question about the Oil Light
When the oil light turns on, does it mean you have around a quart of oil left or does it mean you have lost around a quart of oil from the normal 5 and 1/2 quarts your suppose to have. I always thought it was around 1 quart of oil left in the entire tank but 96sc3 said it was around 1 quart of oil from the top.
Originally Posted by mrshabo
When the oil light turns on, does it mean you have around a quart of oil left or does it mean you have lost around a quart of oil from the normal 5 and 1/2 quarts your suppose to have. I always thought it was around 1 quart of oil left in the entire tank but 96sc3 said it was around 1 quart of oil from the top.
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on my mom's 01 camry the engine blew because it was running on little to no oil. lesson learned: dont rely on an oil light, just check the dipstick often.
i hate relying on electronic reminders anyways
i hate relying on electronic reminders anyways
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Originally Posted by Xevuhtess7
on my mom's 01 camry the engine blew because it was running on little to no oil. lesson learned: dont rely on an oil light, just check the dipstick often.
i hate relying on electronic reminders anyways
i hate relying on electronic reminders anyways
Hence the term "idiot lights". By the time they come on, it's most likely too late.
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The oil dummy light on the dash will come on if the level is low or pressure is low. But you cant tell which it is. Whenever the oil light comes on, shut off the engine IMMEDIATLY. If you are in traffic pull over and kill the engine. Otherwise the engine could be junk. Carry a spare quart in the trunk and your'e good.
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Originally Posted by Project300
The oil dummy light on the dash will come on if the level is low or pressure is low. But you cant tell which it is. Whenever the oil light comes on, shut off the engine IMMEDIATLY. If you are in traffic pull over and kill the engine. Otherwise the engine could be junk.
The SC's have 2 oil warning lights. One light warns that the oil LEVEL is low, as in Mr Shabo's case (Shabo, add a damn quart of oil to your car please so this thread can die!) and an oil PRESSURE warning light. If the oil LEVEL light comes on, add some oil (Shabo you listening?) and if the oil PRESSURE warning light comes on then shut off the engine and contact a mechanic.
One light has a little wavy line underneath the oil can symbol (looks like Aladdin's lamp) and the other has a drop of oil dripping from the tip of the oil can symbol (the same Alladin lamp looking thing). Are we clear now fellas? Please say yes.
-M.
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Originally Posted by mikeloc24
Wrong. Please don't spread misinformation like this.
The SC's have 2 oil warning lights. One light warns that the oil LEVEL is low, as in Mr Shabo's case (Shabo, add a damn quart of oil to your car please so this thread can die!) and an oil PRESSURE warning light. If the oil LEVEL light comes on, add some oil (Shabo you listening?) and if the oil PRESSURE warning light comes on then shut off the engine and contact a mechanic.
One light has a little wavy line underneath the oil can symbol (looks like Aladdin's lamp) and the other has a drop of oil dripping from the tip of the oil can symbol (the same Alladin lamp looking thing). Are we clear now fellas? Please say yes.
-M.
The SC's have 2 oil warning lights. One light warns that the oil LEVEL is low, as in Mr Shabo's case (Shabo, add a damn quart of oil to your car please so this thread can die!) and an oil PRESSURE warning light. If the oil LEVEL light comes on, add some oil (Shabo you listening?) and if the oil PRESSURE warning light comes on then shut off the engine and contact a mechanic.
One light has a little wavy line underneath the oil can symbol (looks like Aladdin's lamp) and the other has a drop of oil dripping from the tip of the oil can symbol (the same Alladin lamp looking thing). Are we clear now fellas? Please say yes.
-M.
YELLOW (For Caution) Oil light is low oil LEVEL.
RED (For Stop) Oil light is for low oil PRESSURE
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Careful...
Let me be more specific for the sake of MrShabo's engine and others who use this forum to share and receive useful info. Thanks for the "clarification" mikeloc but show some tact next time. Misinformation I never give and attitude I never take.
Yes, there are 2 oil warning lights, but MrShabo didn't say which one he saw. The one inside of the tach just below the "5" is the "Low engine level warning light". The other one at the lower right of the instrument panel is the "Low oil pressure warning light".
From the 1993 SC 300/400 owners manual:
Hope this is helpful to MrShabo.
Anybody who wants this thread to die should not post here, even if their post counter is 4 digits long.
Yes, there are 2 oil warning lights, but MrShabo didn't say which one he saw. The one inside of the tach just below the "5" is the "Low engine level warning light". The other one at the lower right of the instrument panel is the "Low oil pressure warning light".
From the 1993 SC 300/400 owners manual:
"Low Oil Pressure Warning Light"
This light warns that the pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediatly. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designated to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick.
Notice: Do not drive the vehilce with the warning light on - even for one block. It may ruin the engine.
"Low engine oil level warning light"
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as soon as possible.
Notice: Continued engine operation with low engine oil will cause the engine to be damaged.
This light warns that the pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediatly. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designated to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick.
Notice: Do not drive the vehilce with the warning light on - even for one block. It may ruin the engine.
"Low engine oil level warning light"
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as soon as possible.
Notice: Continued engine operation with low engine oil will cause the engine to be damaged.
Anybody who wants this thread to die should not post here, even if their post counter is 4 digits long.
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Originally Posted by Project300
Anybody who wants this thread to die should not post here
And I don't care about what you take or don't take, don't post wrong info, maybe that's asking too much of you?
Shabo, you have your answer bro. Good luck
