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Lynne Hoffman Posted on Apr 23, 2014
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Check oil light stays on

Check oil stays on even though all fluid levels are fine.

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Your vehicle may have an "oil level" sensor built into the oil pan. If so, and the sensor is bad, the dash will constantly tell you that the engine needs more oil even if it does not. Checking the oil with the dipstick, a minute after the engine has been turned off on level ground is always the best way to check your oil. Try scanning the vehicles computer systems to see if there are any fault codes. The warning light may also be on a timer that just needs to be reset. The "Check Oil" light should be separate from the engine oil pressure warning light. As long as the engine oil pressure light stays off, you should be ok. Checking the oil pressure with a manual gauge would be a good idea as well.

  • Lynne Hoffman
    Lynne Hoffman Apr 23, 2014

    Thanks!!

  • ian simmons
    ian simmons Jul 01, 2015

    The car in question is a Toyota Avensis 1.8cc petrol. 05 plate. 118,000 miles. Hope this info helps.

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SOURCE: i have had an oil

Color, dark/oil, red/tranny. Also check trans fluid level.

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