False oil warning ?

THX1138 · 31st July 2007, 16:49

Happened twice now. I get in my car, drive for 10 minutes and the check oil warning light comes on.

First time I stopped at the next gas station, checked the oil level with the stick-thingy. Seemed ok. Decided to put in a few drops anyway.
Next morning I checked the oil level before starting. Still ok.

Second time, same story. Only this time I didn't put any extra oil in because the stick really told me it was ok. I just shut off the engine and restarted. Error was gone.

Feels like the warning is just a false one. Either that or I don't know how to use the stick-thingy.

Anyone had the same thing ? (I did do a seach, came out empty).

PTR · 31st July 2007, 16:56

wipe off the stick to make it clean and then put it in again.

if you just pull it out it will always show max.

on my earlier car there was no need to wipe off but on the civ i have to do it every time...

Bungle · 31st July 2007, 17:34

You did say you checked before starting your engine on one occasion, but don't bother checking while the engine is still warm, it will never give you an accurate reading.

FWH · 31st July 2007, 18:12

All the same it could be a faulty sensor.

candle · 31st July 2007, 18:27

Hi I have not got my manual to hand but I remember reading that if you get the oil warning and turn off the engine it may take some time to warn you again after restarting. Something to do with the oil settling back down. I only mention it as I would hate for you to think that it was a false error just because it cleared by stopping the car for a few mins or so.

THX1138 · 1st August 2007, 08:41

After shutting down the engine, and restarting, I went for at least another 15 min drive without the warning coming on. So shutting of the engine makes the error go away for sure (even if I don't feel it up with oil).

I know the stick-check works best on a cold engine. So I checked that the first morning after I had the error for the first time.

I'll have another check this afternoon when I go home to work. Like I said it happened to me twice in 1 week. If it happens 1 more time, I'm visiting the dealer for a 2nd opinion.

Slate · 7th August 2007, 12:05

ive had this twice, took it back to the dealer both times.
Firt time they said it was just a 'glitch'

Second time, they said that the oil warning is very sensitive on the new type-r, just to make sure that you really dont run out! They put in another 1.5l of oil, and its not come on since. (They did it under warranty too).

My car is 3 months old, and has done about 4500 miles.

J

G4il1 · 7th August 2007, 12:19

I have had the same problem also twice but it was two weeks in between them. The funny thing was though that it happened at more or less the exact same part of the road I am driving everyday

Kremmen · 7th August 2007, 12:20

Quote:

They put in another 1.5l of oil

Was that on top of the correct amount according to the dipstick?

Over filling can seriously damage the piston rings with high revs!

w.car · 7th August 2007, 12:44

so whats the best way checking engine oil then. from this forum iv had DRIVE CAR AT LEAST 20 MIN STOP THEN ENGINE FOR 3 MIN SO OIL DROP DOWN THEN CHECK. iv just done that seems fine. but is the best way check it cold in the morning?? im so confused

Slate · 7th August 2007, 13:28

they said the car had used up half of its oil in 3 months, so they topped it up on that.
So i guess my problem was slightly different to yours.... Jon

Boost · 7th August 2007, 17:37

Hi there,

I've got the same problem, the message was check system, i checked the oil it was ok, the i went to my dealer they hang it on the computer and they have reset something, the problem was solved, it was a disturbance of the bordcomputer.

G4il1 · 9th August 2007, 07:52

Got the message this morning again at the exact same spot of road to work. Wonder if there is some electromagnetic disturbance or something at that place

Slate · 9th August 2007, 09:01

lol, u say that - but thats EXACTLY what was happening to me! Same point on the motorway every single time!

31st July 2007, 16:49	#1 (permalink)
THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	False oil warning ? Happened twice now. I get in my car, drive for 10 minutes and the check oil warning light comes on. First time I stopped at the next gas station, checked the oil level with the stick-thingy. Seemed ok. Decided to put in a few drops anyway. Next morning I checked the oil level before starting. Still ok. Second time, same story. Only this time I didn't put any extra oil in because the stick really told me it was ok. I just shut off the engine and restarted. Error was gone. Feels like the warning is just a false one. Either that or I don't know how to use the stick-thingy. Anyone had the same thing ? (I did do a seach, came out empty).

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PTR Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 668 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wipe off the stick to make it clean and then put it in again. if you just pull it out it will always show max. on my earlier car there was no need to wipe off but on the civ i have to do it every time...

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You did say you checked before starting your engine on one occasion, but don't bother checking while the engine is still warm, it will never give you an accurate reading.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	All the same it could be a faulty sensor.

31st July 2007, 18:27	#5 (permalink)
candle Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 18th September 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi I have not got my manual to hand but I remember reading that if you get the oil warning and turn off the engine it may take some time to warn you again after restarting. Something to do with the oil settling back down. I only mention it as I would hate for you to think that it was a false error just because it cleared by stopping the car for a few mins or so.

1st August 2007, 08:41	#6 (permalink)
THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	After shutting down the engine, and restarting, I went for at least another 15 min drive without the warning coming on. So shutting of the engine makes the error go away for sure (even if I don't feel it up with oil). I know the stick-check works best on a cold engine. So I checked that the first morning after I had the error for the first time. I'll have another check this afternoon when I go home to work. Like I said it happened to me twice in 1 week. If it happens 1 more time, I'm visiting the dealer for a 2nd opinion.

7th August 2007, 12:05	#7 (permalink)
Slate Valve Cap Join Date: 4th March 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ive had this twice, took it back to the dealer both times. Firt time they said it was just a 'glitch' Second time, they said that the oil warning is very sensitive on the new type-r, just to make sure that you really dont run out! They put in another 1.5l of oil, and its not come on since. (They did it under warranty too). My car is 3 months old, and has done about 4500 miles. J

7th August 2007, 12:19	#8 (permalink)
G4il1 Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have had the same problem also twice but it was two weeks in between them. The funny thing was though that it happened at more or less the exact same part of the road I am driving everyday

7th August 2007, 12:44	#10 (permalink)
w.car Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2007 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so whats the best way checking engine oil then. from this forum iv had DRIVE CAR AT LEAST 20 MIN STOP THEN ENGINE FOR 3 MIN SO OIL DROP DOWN THEN CHECK. iv just done that seems fine. but is the best way check it cold in the morning?? im so confused

7th August 2007, 13:28	#11 (permalink)
Slate Valve Cap Join Date: 4th March 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	they said the car had used up half of its oil in 3 months, so they topped it up on that. So i guess my problem was slightly different to yours.... Jon

7th August 2007, 17:37	#12 (permalink)
Boost Valve Cap Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi there, I've got the same problem, the message was check system, i checked the oil it was ok, the i went to my dealer they hang it on the computer and they have reset something, the problem was solved, it was a disturbance of the bordcomputer.

9th August 2007, 07:52	#13 (permalink)
G4il1 Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Got the message this morning again at the exact same spot of road to work. Wonder if there is some electromagnetic disturbance or something at that place

9th August 2007, 09:01	#14 (permalink)
Slate Valve Cap Join Date: 4th March 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol, u say that - but thats EXACTLY what was happening to me! Same point on the motorway every single time!