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Flashing oil indicator when engine warns up - 7/18/2005 4:18:47 PM

yura

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hi. My oil indicator is flashing. It happens only when the engine is hot and when the engine speed is less than 1000 RPM. So, when I start my Galant 2001 in the morning, the light doesnt show on for about 20 minuts. After that it starts flashing, when I drive slowly, or come to a full stop. If I start driving faster, the flashing disappears. What's going on? Is it serious? I will appreciate any information. Thanx.

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RE: Flashing oil indicator when engine warns up - 7/18/2005 5:30:28 PM

Prophet

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First things is start simple.... Do you have enough oil? When was the last time you changed the oil? Check the oil filter to see if it is leaking.

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RE: Flashing oil indicator when engine warns up - 7/18/2005 6:20:39 PM

yura

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Thank you. I've changed oil and filter. Did not help. It`s still flashing. What else could be wrong?

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RE: Flashing oil indicator when engine warns up - 7/19/2005 2:08:34 AM

Prophet

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Well if you changed the oil like today and still have the problem I am going to say a loose connection in the sensor. Are you throwing any engine codes?

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RE: Flashing oil indicator when engine warns up - 8/20/2005 9:00:30 PM

yura

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Yes, it was the oil switch. It costed me just 40 bucks. Thank you, everybody!

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