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Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« on: 03 November 2013, 19:41:02 »
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This car is home for MOT test. Unless the oil is right at the top of the dip stick the low oil check message come on. I trust the dip stick rather than the warning message. I am afraid my daughter (it's her car) will overfill it, causing frothing and breather trouble. Can I adjust the warning light level?
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #1 on: 03 November 2013, 20:00:17 »
Oil level sensor is in the sump. Next oil change, drop sump and check wiring & connectors
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #2 on: 03 November 2013, 20:09:12 »
Got the same situation on my Desmond, niggly faults are a PITA. :(
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2013, 20:45:41 »
The "low oil" sensor seems particularly sensitive on Omegas
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2013, 21:22:35 »
Quote from: dbug on 03 November 2013, 20:45:41
The "low oil" sensor seems particularly sensitive on Omegas

is it?  :-\ Mine's been OK
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #5 on: 03 November 2013, 23:30:38 »
Quote from: Andy B on 03 November 2013, 21:22:35
Quote from: dbug on 03 November 2013, 20:45:41
The "low oil" sensor seems particularly sensitive on Omegas

is it?  :-\ Mine's been OK

Seen quite a few posts re this on here ove the years - guess as always you're lucky.  The old Elite Estate - oil level dropped slightly  below top mark, error message, topped up to mark no message ::)
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #6 on: 04 November 2013, 11:24:14 »
If around halfway on the dipstick, you can bet on a motorway cruise, esp slightly downhill, it will flag...
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Re: Low oil warning light on, but oil level fine
« Reply #7 on: 04 November 2013, 12:58:17 »
My 2.0 does it after a high speed run. It's as if to say get off your arse and get under the bonnet and see what a mess it is under there ;D
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