Low Oil Pressure Warning on startup
#1
Racer
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Low Oil Pressure Warning on startup
Good Morning to all,
First let me say that I always get a bit of valve-train noise upon startup, and it's not uncommon for my car to sit for several days in a row (or weeks for that matter). My last oil change was in May, and with Mobil One.
The last few times upon a cold start, I am getting a low pressure warning immediately which goes away.
I have checked for codes with Durametric and there are none.
Oil pressure is fine at idle, and during driving. I am also not burning, leaking, or going through oil between changes (however, I only drive 1500-2000 miles per year)
Oil level is also fine when measured on a flat surface.
Any ideas? I am going to take the car to my mechanic as soon as I find the time for the aforementioned power window issues.
TIA
First let me say that I always get a bit of valve-train noise upon startup, and it's not uncommon for my car to sit for several days in a row (or weeks for that matter). My last oil change was in May, and with Mobil One.
The last few times upon a cold start, I am getting a low pressure warning immediately which goes away.
I have checked for codes with Durametric and there are none.
Oil pressure is fine at idle, and during driving. I am also not burning, leaking, or going through oil between changes (however, I only drive 1500-2000 miles per year)
Oil level is also fine when measured on a flat surface.
Any ideas? I am going to take the car to my mechanic as soon as I find the time for the aforementioned power window issues.
TIA
#3
Racer
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#6
Racer
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I think I found the culprit.
I have recently been parking the car on an incline (nose up) over the last few weeks.
Since parking on a level surface overnight I have not gotten this warning after letting the car sit a few days.
I have recently been parking the car on an incline (nose up) over the last few weeks.
Since parking on a level surface overnight I have not gotten this warning after letting the car sit a few days.