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that irritating flickering yellow oil light is back. Just had an oil filter change and it's reappeared. Only ever occurs at very low revs. Sometimes the yellow light stays on just after start-up as I drive off. Have seen numerous posts speculating on what this is caused by, any suggestions or pointers in the right direction would be welcome.

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It will either be.
A dodgy sensor
OR
Low oil pressure

You want option one to be the fault!

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ooo,errr what does the latter mean?

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Maybe needs awhile to circulate thoroughly after her very recent oil-change... If it doesn't clear by the weekend just check the dipstick and top-up if necessary !!

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will do captain

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Aye!

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nother trip to birmingham this sat,should see if its good to go

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Good luck fella ;)

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still comes on after i start up,then goes out after a few seconds,strange,oil level is ok and red light goes out right away.

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Thin oil matey, don't worry if lights extinguish after start-up !!

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Next oil change, thicker oil!

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wots wrong with mobil one?explain please.

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Nothing at all Jim, good stuff matey !

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If the grade correct, Nothing

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mine does this. personally i don't worry about it



 


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