Drama free oil change

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Re: Drama free oil change

Post by BongoBongo123 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:32 pm

Someone asked how long it takes for the oil symbol to extinguish, I did this about 2 weeks ago and it took about 2.5 seconds from turn of key. Is that ok ?
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Re: Drama free oil change

Post by TheStinkyHippy » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:54 pm

I wonder the same.. my oil light stays on for a couple of seconds after start...
seems if i rev the engine it goes off quicker
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Re: Drama free oil change

Post by BongoBongo123 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:04 pm

That would make sense as the oil pump pumps faster. I would possibly suggest not revving when cold unnecessarily though, before the engine warm up. I just mentioned it because someone asked about how long the light takes to switch off on this thread I think.
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Re: Drama free oil change

Post by mikeWalsall » Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:24 pm

My V6 .. the oil light goes off as soon as the engine spins over on the starter motor ..
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Re: Drama free oil change

Post by BongoBongo123 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:07 pm

Just to add it was a true cold start had not been moved for about 5 days. And temp gauge read 5C upon turnover.
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