Low Engine Oil Light?

Paton · 11-04-2007, 06:42 PM

I check the oil level at least once a week. The temperature here has dropped at night below 40 degrees (F) for the first time since I bought this car and on two mornings the low oil sensor light has come on when I first started the car. It only stays on for about 4 to 5 minutes. I know the oil level is ok; should I have something checked out?

RX8Dude · 11-04-2007, 07:07 PM

What weight oil are you using? perhaps it's not getting up to temp fast enough, maybe moving down to a 5W 30 might help

Paton · 11-04-2007, 09:01 PM

I am currently using 5w 20. I make sure its up to temp before any revs but still want to make sure its not a sign of a bigger problem.

Blast Radius · 11-04-2007, 10:24 PM

I've heard of this happening pretty often, and consensus is that it's not much to worry about, the pressure gauge is already on or off, so I think it's just a metering problem. If you "know" the oil level is fine, then it is.

L8APEX · 11-07-2007, 01:57 PM

that is a new one to me, I wonder if it is a problem with the recirc pump for the oil cooler. maybe you are having oil pickup issues.

11-04-2007, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 67	Low Engine Oil Light? I check the oil level at least once a week. The temperature here has dropped at night below 40 degrees (F) for the first time since I bought this car and on two mornings the low oil sensor light has come on when I first started the car. It only stays on for about 4 to 5 minutes. I know the oil level is ok; should I have something checked out? __________________ Titanium Grey 2004 RX8 GT (AT) - "Stock Naked"

11-04-2007, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 67	I am currently using 5w 20. I make sure its up to temp before any revs but still want to make sure its not a sign of a bigger problem. __________________ Titanium Grey 2004 RX8 GT (AT) - "Stock Naked"

11-07-2007, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	that is a new one to me, I wonder if it is a problem with the recirc pump for the oil cooler. maybe you are having oil pickup issues. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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11-04-2007, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	What weight oil are you using? perhaps it's not getting up to temp fast enough, maybe moving down to a 5W 30 might help

11-04-2007, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blast Radius Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	I've heard of this happening pretty often, and consensus is that it's not much to worry about, the pressure gauge is already on or off, so I think it's just a metering problem. If you "know" the oil level is fine, then it is.