6 Cyl 1998 Toyota Camry Oil Pressure Light

Very likely tell you that you have low engine oil level. I surprised that you didnt kill engine driving like that. If oil level is ok then it may indicate low engine oil pressure. See mechanic.

If it is the oil pressure warning light showing, the next thing to do is to remove the oil pressure sender unit and screw in a gauge to see if the sender is at fault.


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After that it could be that the over-pressure relief valve in the oil pump has stuck open.

instructions:

1 Turn the ignition key to the "II" position.

2 Check the lights on the dash. You should see a variety of dash lights light up. One of those lights will be a "Check engine" light. This light should stay lit with the ignition key in the "II" position. The rest of the lights should go out. If the "Check engine" light begins to blink, you may have a problem with one of the vehicle's electronic components. Consult your owner's manual or call your dealership for possible servicing issues.

3 Start the engine. The "check engine" light should go out after a few seconds. If it does not, this can indicate either a maintenance interval has been reached or a more serious problem with the vehicle's emissions control system. Again, it is advised to consult your owner's manual or call the dealership for service.

4 Check for an illuminated "SRS" light on the dash. The SRS light indicates a problem with the supplemental restraint system, i.e., the airbag, on the Camry. This needs to be serviced by a professional mechanic.

5 Check for an oil light on the dash. The oil light is in the shape of a small oil canister. When this lights up, it indicates low oil pressure. Low oil pressure is caused by a blockage in the system, a weak oil pickup or oil pump, or low oil levels in the engine. Check and see if your Camry is overdue for an oil change. It is recommended that the oil be changed at 5,000 miles or every six months.

6 Check for the low fuel warning. The fuel light on the Camry is on the fuel gauge near the "E" on the gauge face. The low fuel light means that you have to refuel your vehicle.

7 Check for the seat belt warning light. The seat belt warning light is a picture of a figure wearing a seat belt. If your seat belt is unbuckled, then this light will illuminate (along with a warning chime) indicating that you should buckle up.

8 Check for an orange car with lights on (on the dash lights). This warning light indicates that one or both of your brake lights has failed, or the electrical resistance in the bulb filament indicates that it is about to fail and will need service soon.

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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/low-oil-pressure-light-on-dodge-magnum.html
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leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html ----------
Car Turns OFF due to low oil pressure warning light?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-turns-off-due-to-low-oil-pressure.html

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leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html

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For more oil and oil pump details check out the direct links below: ---

How to Replace Oil Pan on car?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-oil-pan-on-audi-a4-and.html
--------
How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
-----------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
----------
HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
----------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
-----------
How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
----------
HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

-------

Oil pan Gasket on car?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/oil-pan-gasket-on-1998-toyota-tercel.html

---------

Oil pressure for car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/oil-pressure-for-2001-gmc-jimmy-v6.html

----------
How to replace Oil Pan on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pan-on-2008-honda.html

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How to replace Oil Pressure Sensor on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-sensor-on.html

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How to replace Oil Pump on car?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pump-on-2008-honda.html

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Car oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leak.html

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Car oil leaks from valve cover gasket?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leaks-from-valve-cover-gasket.html

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Oil light blinks on dashboard?

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-----------
Oil pressure issues on car?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pressure-issuers-on-toyota-tundra.html

-----------
Oil leaks from air filter on ford?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-leaks-from-air-filter-on-ford.html

---------
Wire running from oil pan to alternator?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/wire-running-from-oil-pan-to-alternator.html

--------------
Why car leaks oil from oil filter?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-camry-leaks-oil-from-oil-filter.html

------------
Why engine is consuming lots of oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/2008-scion-xb-24l-engine-is-consuming.html

-----------
Maint REQD message on car dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/maint-reqd-message-on-2008-lexus-rx350.html

------
Remove Sump oil pan?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/remove-volkswagen-sump-oil-pan.html

--------
Sump not coming OFF?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/sump-not-coming-off.html

-----------
How to remove the sump on car?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-remove-sump-on-vw-beetle.html----------Car oil sump removal diagram?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/volkswagen-beetle-oil-sump-removal.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

a loose connection WILL NOT cause flickering oil light unless your your oil is empty at the same time a connector is loose. This flickering is most likely caused by clogged oil ports or failing oil pump. When this happens there is insufficient oil running through the engine, causing the sensor to activate the light intermittedly. Have this checked immediately to prevent extensive engine damage. Hopefully this helps!!

manufacturer recomends every 5000 miles, I personaly recomend every 3 thousond miles and always use the toyota brand oil filter or you will be replacing the timing chain early. If your oil indicator light is on then check the level of oil. If it is low this will cause it to come on, also if the oil gets too thin from not being changed it will lower the oil pressure making the light come on, worst case is the oil pump can go out and the light will come on because of no oil pressure.

it sounds like your oil pressure sending unit may be plugged by whatever took your pressure down to 5-8 psi the first time. this is extremely low pressure as i am sure you know but at 30 psi your light should go off i would replace the sending unit if your oil pressure is holding 30

That is your oil light

Is it an oil pressure light or an oil change light (check the owners manual) If its an oil change light it may be time to change the oil. If its an oil pressure light you could have a short to ground in the wiring or at the oil pressure sender mounted on the engine. Also are you checking the engine oil with the engine running or off. The transmission is checked with the engine running, engine oil with engine off. If it is low on oil it will intermittently flash. Also when you check the oil wait five to ten minutes after the engine stops to let the oil settle before checking or you may get false readings.