engine oil light comes on ,even after oil & filter change ,location of sending unit, to test?

Just so you're clear, the warning light refers to oil pressure, not level. The sending unit is usually near the oil filter. Professionals would check the actual pressure with a mechanical gauge first, then replace the sending unit if the pressure was fine. Since most people don't have a pressure gauge, and since sending units aren't very expensive, buy the new one, then you'll know what you're looking for. If the light still turns on while you're driving, have the pressure checked by a mechanic, or you should be able to borrow a pressure gauge from an auto parts store that rents or borrows tools. The hose for the gauge screws into the same port as the sending unit is in.

The switch is behind the alternator mounted on the engine block. See pic attached.

While driving yesterday my car died in the middle of the highway. The battery light and the oil light quickly flashed before it died (they were not lit previously and I just had my oil changed.) I don't think it was my battery because the lights, radio and windsheild wiper were still working when the car died. I had it towed and I'm just looking for a list of possibilities before talking with my mechanic - haven't had the best experiences taking my car to the shop.. 2005 Chevy Classic.

check your oil first, if there isn't any in it go back to where they changed the oil and have them pay to fix your car. if there is oil in it have apro look at it because it could be a fuel pump, or engine problem.

While idle, the oil light comes on. When the gas pedel is pressed it goes off. Why?

low oil pressure. you need to get this checked asap as you may be doing damage to the bearings in the motor

Roy

was taking my child to school and check oil light came on so i wnt to a auot store and bought oil and put in in we went to take it to a the place where i purchased and they said it was over filled with oil and i need a motor never had this problem before only had the car a moth and 3days where do i go from here !

Hi there,

over filling the engine with oil is not normally a real problem, if the check light is on, you will need a scan to determine the problem, go to a private work shop and get this done, first, also have the oil level corrected as if it is excessively over full you can have problems.

mark (mhpautos)

My 2003 chevy malibu won't start. It registers low fuel, but there is a half a tank or better in there. I tried resetting the theft system, but that didn't help. Also the battery light, and oil light are not coming on when its in the acc or on position. My husband also recently replaced our car battery. Any ideas what it could be?

Is the security light on?Do you power door locks and keyless entry work if you have them?Is the starter turning the engine over?Did you make sure the battery cables are clean and tight?Did you have the battery tested even though it was recently replaced doesnt mean its good.

Yes the security light is on.the door locks work and the starter is turning over the engine and the battery is good and the terminals are clean.

Sounds like you could have a bad body control module.How did you try to reset the security light?

first i unhooked the battery when that didnt work i put the key into the auxillary setting for fifteen min. security light is still on

we replaced the intake gaskets about 4months ago due to leakage of coolant on a mallbu with 80,000 miles now the oil lamp light will come on when you start the car in the mornings after all lighs have gone out onthe dash. i have checked the oil level and it is fine. the light stays on for around 1-2 mins and it will go off, my blink on right after it goes off but then dosent come backon again. what could be the problem. please help me

your oil sending unit may be going bad because after it warms up its going off so when the motor is cold it takes a minute or two to read your oil level then it reads fine so the sensor maybe going bad

Give what i posted a try?

the security light is off but the car still wont start

the fuel gauge is reading empty but their is more than half a tank of gas in it

Because of the no start and the fuel gauge inop i suspect a bad bcm.Anyway you can rent a scanner and see if you have any codes?

check oil light comes on when i start car. i can turn the car off immeadatly and then right back on and the light is off. i have replaced the sensor in the oil pan that checks the level. i can run the car all day let it sit for 20-30 minutes, restart it and the light is back on. i can restart it in 5 minutes and it will be off. i dont know. im baffeled. the car runs great. 85000 miles.

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings.

oil level and oil pressure are seperate lights in the 01 mailbu.

i was wondering what CAL meens cause every time i try to start the car that comes up on the radio before switching back to the time

Cal is usually short for calibration.

do you know why it would be appearing on the radio evedry time i try to start the car?

do you know why it would appear on the radio every time i try an start the car ?

No i dont it could be something to do with the bcm have you checked all the fuses?Any way you can get a code scanner and check for codes?

I looked for body control modules and got two possible options, would it be for lighting and electrical or engine control? Thanks

Can't get to a scanner, I live outside of town so I can't get to an auto parts store.

The body control module controls the body electrics gauges security lights door locks keyless entry shifter solenoid etc.Without some kind of scanner its going to be hard to diagnose this one.Especially a scanner that can read bcm codes pass lock data etc.You may have to bite the bullet and take it in to have it looked at.

Ok, I will try to get it in there to be looked at. Just have to figure out how to get it started to get in there. :) Thanks for all your help on this it has been invaluable today. I appreciate you taking the time to help us with this.

Your welcome keep me posted.

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1999 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 129200 miles
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my battery and low oil light come on and my car turns off all of a sutten i bought a new battery thinking that would solve the problems but it still does it

how does your oil level look?

well i checked the dip stick and it lookd fine to add to the confusion i had a tune up and a oil change but the problem is still their

After a crank, bearing and oil pump replacement my cars oil pressure light comes on at idle. I have found an oil change method that eliminates it but I am not sure its safe, I simply use a can of Restore with all my oil changes and it never comes on. But the mechanic that did the crank replacement said that it was probably because my cam lobes were worn. Is it safe to assume I need a new camshaft?

I'm guessing he didn't do his job right. Doing a crank job requires special procedures. Who knows-could be excessive bearings/worn journals/unprimed oil pump and my list goes on.

Get another mechanic to rediagnose it and get rid of the partsman.

First have the oil pressure tested with a master gauge, this will give a true indication as to the oil pressure. Get the readings before spending any more money, your mechanic should have mentioned that this could happen before doing only 1/2 the job. The cam lobes will have no direct or indirect bearing on oil pressure, bearing journals and cam bearings will.

Mark (mhpautos)

Daugher has a 1997 Chevy Malibu. Replaced the battery and the altenator within last 3 weeks. A week ago my daughter said her car just died on her while driving. When my husband and I went to go start it ( several hours Later) it started fine. We drove it about 1 mile to the repair shop. Service Man had the car 2 days and said he started it up at least 4 times with no problems. Had him change the oil since it was time. My daughter picked up the car drove it about 1 mile and at the stop sign, the oil light went on. Proceeded through the stop sign and oil light went out. IT did it one more time while she drove about 1 more mile. Stopped the car at work and left it there 5 hours. Started it up and drove maybe 1/2 mile and car died. Started up and it drove 500 feet and died. kept doing that till we got it to the station ( about 1/2 a mile ) finally it would hardly move once we got it started and it would just chug. Had to floor it with gas to get it to start and it would just chug, move about 100 feet and die. The check engine light, oil light, battery light all kept coming on. ANy ideas????/

u need too have this car s computer for engine trouble codes,whit this much trouble the computer will stor the codes that will point u in the right way u could have a problem with the tps also have the fuel system tested for the corect pressure hope this helps lsauto