i just switched my oil to 0w30 and my oil light stays on!! WTF???

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Jul 16, 2002 | 04:27 AM

DirtySanchez

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i just switched my oil to 0w30 and my oil light stays on!! WTF???

i checked the oil level numerius times and its fine but the light continues to stay on. has this happened to anyone else??

Jul 16, 2002 | 05:27 AM

BLKPERL

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No problems here...

Jul 16, 2002 | 06:03 AM

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Is it the the 'oil can' symbol/light? or the word 'oil'? Big difference.

'oil can' symbol means pressure problems - not good. go to dealer/mechanic now.

The word 'oil' comes on to remind you need an oil change and needs to be manually reset after you change the oil. check tech section for instructions.

Jul 16, 2002 | 06:58 AM

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If you live at a latitude where there is internet you should not use 0w30!

That oil will turn to water even on a slightly warm day.

Jul 16, 2002 | 06:58 AM

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hold up......is it the warning text in the odometer? or a big red warning light?.......

if it's just the text warning in the odometer, don't worry about it. That's just a mileage counter that is counting miles since the last time it was reset. It doesn't know the actual status of your oil.

If it's a big red warning light in your trip computer, get it checked out.