Oil Pressure Low / Service Engine Light On...HELP!
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oil Pressure Low / Service Engine Light On...HELP!
Hey guys,
I'm not sure if I am posting the right discussion group, but I know that everyone here has been very helpful/knowledgeable when it comes to the Z. Hoping yall make be able to help me once again.....
I just came back from a 300+ round-trip road trip last Sunday & I averaged about 80+ mph the whole way & back. I noticed Monday afternoon that my "service engine light soon" has come on. So I checked my gas tank cap & it seems to be on correctly. One thing I have noticed is that my oil pressure gauge when idle is around 40psi. Normally (if I'm not mistaken) it hovers around 60 psi or so.
I haven't had an oil change in a while, so I was wondering if this is the reason for the service light being on? I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow to have them look at it & do an oil change. I'm still under warranty (about 14k on the car) so I figure if its anything serious, it should be covered. But since there are alot of "Z Veterans" on this site, I thought I would see if anyone had any advice/suggestions/comment on what may be going on with my Z.
Thanks in advance for the replies!
Solo
03 Super Black Touring
I'm not sure if I am posting the right discussion group, but I know that everyone here has been very helpful/knowledgeable when it comes to the Z. Hoping yall make be able to help me once again.....
I just came back from a 300+ round-trip road trip last Sunday & I averaged about 80+ mph the whole way & back. I noticed Monday afternoon that my "service engine light soon" has come on. So I checked my gas tank cap & it seems to be on correctly. One thing I have noticed is that my oil pressure gauge when idle is around 40psi. Normally (if I'm not mistaken) it hovers around 60 psi or so.
I haven't had an oil change in a while, so I was wondering if this is the reason for the service light being on? I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow to have them look at it & do an oil change. I'm still under warranty (about 14k on the car) so I figure if its anything serious, it should be covered. But since there are alot of "Z Veterans" on this site, I thought I would see if anyone had any advice/suggestions/comment on what may be going on with my Z.
Thanks in advance for the replies!
Solo
03 Super Black Touring
#5
Registered User
iTrader: (-1)
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tampa
Posts: 429
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by pgh2atl
Around 8500k when I bought the car......
I know...I know......gotta get the oil changed sooner....LOL!
I know...I know......gotta get the oil changed sooner....LOL!
Last edited by Joeys_z; 04-05-2005 at 11:27 AM.
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'll be dropping fully synthetic into my car tomorrow although I have my reservations with doing so......
I use to work in the automotive manufacturing industry & beleive me, unless your pushing your car hard every day, in my opinion, an oil change every 3k is not necessary. The company I worked for made oil seals & I've seen some test engines running a good 7k - 15k without an oil change & no damage to the engine.....
But hey, its been a few years since I was in that field & I'm no dummy to the evolution of engines over the years. This will be my first & last time letting so much time go between oil changes.....
I use to work in the automotive manufacturing industry & beleive me, unless your pushing your car hard every day, in my opinion, an oil change every 3k is not necessary. The company I worked for made oil seals & I've seen some test engines running a good 7k - 15k without an oil change & no damage to the engine.....
But hey, its been a few years since I was in that field & I'm no dummy to the evolution of engines over the years. This will be my first & last time letting so much time go between oil changes.....
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Still new to this car & still learning......
But I appreciate everyones input! You guys are awesome!
Hey Bixby, I see that you have 23 coats of Zaino on your ride. I've heard of it, but don't know much about it. What is it???
But I appreciate everyones input! You guys are awesome!
Hey Bixby, I see that you have 23 coats of Zaino on your ride. I've heard of it, but don't know much about it. What is it???
#10
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: burleson, tx
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Most of the guys on this forum are paranoid about changing their oil and the same guys swear they can tell the difference in Mobil One. Any one with any intellingence at all knows you can't tell any difference in the way a car drives by the type of oil that's in the car. Your best bet is to follow the manufacturers direction on oil changes an not listen to the people on this forum. The European specs for this car calls for oil changes about every 10k and some of the other European cars recommend oil changes at even greater intervals. Todays oil is so good that it really doesn't matter the brand of oil that you use and synthetics should last at least 12 to 15k between oil changes unless you are into some serious racing. I read in Click and Clack that they are now recommending oil changes every 7500 miles up from 5000 miles. Do what you want want, it's your money to waste or save.
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by woodie
Most of the guys on this forum are paranoid about changing their oil and the same guys swear they can tell the difference in Mobil One. Any one with any intellingence at all knows you can't tell any difference in the way a car drives by the type of oil that's in the car. Your best bet is to follow the manufacturers direction on oil changes an not listen to the people on this forum. The European specs for this car calls for oil changes about every 10k and some of the other European cars recommend oil changes at even greater intervals. Todays oil is so good that it really doesn't matter the brand of oil that you use and synthetics should last at least 12 to 15k between oil changes unless you are into some serious racing. I read in Click and Clack that they are now recommending oil changes every 7500 miles up from 5000 miles. Do what you want want, it's your money to waste or save.
That said.....I use Mobil 1 synthetic & still change oil & filter every 3k miles - ha! Silly, maybe...but years-old habits are hard to break....
#13
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: BayArea
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh,give me a break. You need to change your oil on a regular basis. Why spend $30,000 and a car and not get a $30.00 oil change. Yeah maybe it wont do any damage right away, but how about 60,000 miles down the road? Dirty oil has dirt grains in it, and in a way is like sand paper. It rubs against all the seals within your engine, and everything starts to leak because it gets rubbed away. Soon enough you start burning oil because it gets past the seal in the piston. Hey, do what you want its your car and treat it the way you want.
#15
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fairfield, Ca.
Posts: 2,602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by RxZ
Dr. Bonz will have to educate you in the ways of Zaino
#16
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks fellas!
I'm getting the Mobil 1 put in as I type this. Haven't heard from the dealership as to why the 'Service Engine Soon Light' came on, but I should here shortly.......
I'm getting the Mobil 1 put in as I type this. Haven't heard from the dealership as to why the 'Service Engine Soon Light' came on, but I should here shortly.......
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: burleson, tx
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by pgh2atl
Thanks fellas!
I'm getting the Mobil 1 put in as I type this. Haven't heard from the dealership as to why the 'Service Engine Soon Light' came on, but I should here shortly.......
I'm getting the Mobil 1 put in as I type this. Haven't heard from the dealership as to why the 'Service Engine Soon Light' came on, but I should here shortly.......
#18
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, I looks like my issue was covered under TSB 02115. False EVAP leak code. Dealership reset & it was covered under warranty. Had nothing to do with the oil.
Still I'll sleep better at night knowing that it wasn't a big issue......
Still I'll sleep better at night knowing that it wasn't a big issue......
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
liqalu04
Engine & Drivetrain
31
01-02-2022 12:58 PM