Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...???

One_live95 · 11-25-2005, 09:12 AM

I have a low oil light on in the car i have checked the oil numerous times, and it still says full. What are some reasons this light would come on w/ plenty of oil. I used a thinner oil than normal because of winter coming up. That wouldn't cause it would it? I have the factory dummy gauge for oil pressure, but that should show whether i have any right? IT shows good oil pressure.

if anyone can help me with this, trouble shooting etc.

One more thing, i am getting backfires through the intake not bad, but they are there.....i have checked timing and fuel pressure, what else should i check, i put a new TPS on, but i don't think that could be causing it could it?

thanks

jason

slvrbullit · 11-25-2005, 09:34 AM

more than likely the sender on the driverside of the oil pan is bad.

One_live95 · 11-25-2005, 09:43 AM

i have never noticed a sender there....i wonder if i wacked it or something while putting in the new rack and pinion........

hmm.......

any help with the backfiring thing, i had a new ect i had never installed just tried that and cleared the computer, and it still does it...

thanks

jason

slvrbullit · 11-25-2005, 09:45 AM

Have you tried cleaning the MAF?

QWKSNKE · 11-25-2005, 05:41 PM

the low oil is probably because the sender is bad in the oil pan like T-Lo said.

As far as backfiring, its either the MAF is messed up (dirty) or your timing is still wrong. Did you set the timing with spout out and what is it set at?

One_live95 · 11-26-2005, 10:37 AM

you know this is gonna sound really stupid, but i think my spout is still on the window sill in the shop, don't remember putting it back in....

I haven't cleaned the MAF, i need to do that as well...

thanks for helping with stuff i am overlooking,

T-Lo........... lmao

jason

slvrbullit · 11-26-2005, 12:14 PM

oh yea if the oill level sender is unplugged, it will not turn on the light.

Mine is unplugged and no light as of yet.

One_live95 · 11-26-2005, 01:07 PM

i pulled the sendor, unbolted the pan etc.... But i don't see any way possible to get the oil pan off w/o pulling the motor, is it possible? I have the engine raised enough to where the top of the bell is hitting the firewall, and i still can't get the pan off. I was wanting to pull the pickup, and see if it may be clogged, and i figured while i was there i would replace the oil pump, do i have to pull the entire motor.

jason

Italian LX · 11-26-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by One_live95

i pulled the sendor, unbolted the pan etc.... But i don't see any way possible to get the oil pan off w/o pulling the motor, is it possible? I have the engine raised enough to where the top of the bell is hitting the firewall, and i still can't get the pan off. I was wanting to pull the pickup, and see if it may be clogged, and i figured while i was there i would replace the oil pump, do i have to pull the entire motor.

jason

Yeah, I'm afraid you'll have to pull the motor. I have replaced an oil pan gasket with the motor in, but I don't think you could snake the oil pan out over the K-member since it would have to drop low enough to clear the main caps and the oil pick-up.

One_live95 · 11-26-2005, 03:36 PM

yeah its not happening, tried for around an hour straight.

Well i guess i will prolly start pulling it soon... this means i gotta hurry up and get the other one finished.....

thanks for help guys..... pump was only pushing around 20 # of pressure when i hooked up a gauge to it today.....

jason

11-25-2005, 09:12 AM	#1
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? I have a low oil light on in the car i have checked the oil numerous times, and it still says full. What are some reasons this light would come on w/ plenty of oil. I used a thinner oil than normal because of winter coming up. That wouldn't cause it would it? I have the factory dummy gauge for oil pressure, but that should show whether i have any right? IT shows good oil pressure. if anyone can help me with this, trouble shooting etc. One more thing, i am getting backfires through the intake not bad, but they are there.....i have checked timing and fuel pressure, what else should i check, i put a new TPS on, but i don't think that could be causing it could it? thanks jason __________________ this-n-that, always wanting more....lol

11-25-2005, 09:34 AM	#2
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? more than likely the sender on the driverside of the oil pan is bad. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

11-25-2005, 09:43 AM	#3
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? i have never noticed a sender there....i wonder if i wacked it or something while putting in the new rack and pinion........ hmm....... any help with the backfiring thing, i had a new ect i had never installed just tried that and cleared the computer, and it still does it... thanks jason

11-25-2005, 09:45 AM	#4
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? Have you tried cleaning the MAF? __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

11-25-2005, 05:41 PM	#5
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? the low oil is probably because the sender is bad in the oil pan like T-Lo said. As far as backfiring, its either the MAF is messed up (dirty) or your timing is still wrong. Did you set the timing with spout out and what is it set at? __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

11-26-2005, 10:37 AM	#6
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? you know this is gonna sound really stupid, but i think my spout is still on the window sill in the shop, don't remember putting it back in.... I haven't cleaned the MAF, i need to do that as well... thanks for helping with stuff i am overlooking, T-Lo........... lmao jason

11-26-2005, 12:14 PM	#7
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? oh yea if the oill level sender is unplugged, it will not turn on the light. Mine is unplugged and no light as of yet. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

11-26-2005, 01:07 PM	#8
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? i pulled the sendor, unbolted the pan etc.... But i don't see any way possible to get the oil pan off w/o pulling the motor, is it possible? I have the engine raised enough to where the top of the bell is hitting the firewall, and i still can't get the pan off. I was wanting to pull the pickup, and see if it may be clogged, and i figured while i was there i would replace the oil pump, do i have to pull the entire motor. jason

11-26-2005, 03:36 PM	#10
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: Low oil light w/ dipstick on F line...??? yeah its not happening, tried for around an hour straight. Well i guess i will prolly start pulling it soon... this means i gotta hurry up and get the other one finished..... thanks for help guys..... pump was only pushing around 20 # of pressure when i hooked up a gauge to it today..... jason