Have I bought a dog of a 182?

[muckyman]

Disheartened to say the least.
Bought a 182 today and drove home on motorway for 3hrs without incident.
Got home, had a cuppa and went to drive to a friend to show it off.
However, went to start it and the section that displays the mileage was flashing 'Oil' and the serv light stayed on after starting. Switched off straight away and went back indoors :-(
What's going on guys?
Too dark to check oil levels right now.
(Car just had belts and dephaser done also)
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[cs_dave]

It's telling you the issue mate oil won't fill it self as to why it stays on

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Take a torch and check it, never mind the dark.

You're too vague with the details of it. It could be the pressure switch or it could be that there is no oil in it.

 

[Feates172]

Should just need an oil top up mate.

 

[cs_dave]

Would say no oil as oil warnings only really come on when damage has already been caused (some engine wear) did you not check the oil before handing over your money? Oil can tell you ALOT about a car!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Don't panic just yet! You'll get used to all sorts of warning lights owning a 182! I've had a few over time but I know for a fact my car is always spot on as I am meticulous with maintenance! Hopefully it's a quick top up or pressure switch issue.

 

[leeds_182]

Would say no oil as oil warnings only really come on when damage has already been caused (some engine wear) did you not check the oil before handing over your money? Oil can tell you ALOT about a car!

Kinda defeats the object of the warning light, doesn't it? I'm not sure that's strictly true.

 

[Daniel]

Kinda defeats the object of the warning light, doesn't it? I'm not sure that's strictly true.

9 times out of 10, if the oil light comes on, it's completely out of oil and the damage is all ready underway.

Oil is the first thing I check when looking at a car!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Just to add, f**k trusting an oil warning light.

 

[sbridgey]

The car was full of oil this morning and it was last changed less than a month ago. I bet if you try again it will be fine.

 

[leeds_182]

9 times out of 10, if the oil light comes on, it's completely out of oil and the damage is all ready underway.

Oil is the first thing I check when looking at a car!

I've got my 172 on the drive but can't remember - does it say oil ok when you start it up? That's not what we're talking about here though is it?

 

[Daniel]

Just to add, f**k trusting an oil warning light.

In my 200, it said 'oil ok' but on the dipstick it was barely over minimum!

 

[muckyman]

I'll be out and checking the dipstick in the morning!
Just worried a bit when I saw it.
Is it unusual that no warnings came on during a 3hr motorway run, but appeared an hour after I had got home?
Obviously got a lot to learn about these cars 'querks' but am surprised that if it does turn out to be low oil that it didn't show up while driving.

 

[Daniel]

I've got my 172 on the drive but can't remember - does it say oil ok when you start it up? That's not what we're talking about here though is it?

No mate, I'm talking about the actual warning light that comes on due to low/no oil or oil pressure.

 

[cs_dave]

Kinda defeats the object of the warning light, doesn't it? I'm not sure that's strictly true.

No car company as got oil warning lights right that I know of they come on when the car is empty! That can and will cause disaster for the car.

 

[muckyman]

I've got my 172 on the drive but can't remember - does it say oil ok when you start it up? That's not what we're talking about here though is it?

No, where it should say 'oil ok' it simply flashes 'oil'
Funny thing is, I stopped at a garage 5 minutes before I got home and when it started then it showed 'oil ok'
What could have changed between then and now?

 

[sbridgey]

on a slope?

 

[cs_dave]

Oh dont always expect the car to tell you theres a issue some things we all should just check every now and again

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Without you manually dipping it, its impossible to say. Dip it right now and lets end this saga.

 

[muckyman]

on a slope?

Nope, flat ground. Going out with a torch to check dipstick now....

 

[cs_dave]

Without you manually dipping it, its impossible to say. Dip it right now and lets end this saga.

So tense lol

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Good lad.

 

[Ray Gin]

Oil ok = good. Oil = bad.

 

[cs_dave]

He's checking now mate the suspense is killing me

 

[MartinR]

Endless amount of possibilities.

Not 100% and knowing what work etc has gone into said car. I would be looking towards the pressure switch?

 

[muckyman]

Dipstick virtually dry. What does register is just below the bottom notch on the stick.
Surely not normal if all ok this morning?

 

[DrR]

 

[Daniel]

Dipstick virtually dry. What does register is just below the bottom notch on the stick.
Surely not normal if all ok this morning?

Is the car on flat ground, engine oil still warm?

 

[cs_dave]

Oil in coolent tank? Notice any smoke out of exhaust must be burning or losing some bloody oil that

 

[DrR]

assume it's been left 10 minutes since the engine was ran?

 

[MartinR]

Ohh dear

 

[muckyman]

Car on flat ground. Last run an hour ago. Didn't notice any smoke out the back earlier.
Will fill to level tomorrow then I guess it's a trip to my tame mechanic.
Very disappointed :-(

 

[JezzaMac]

Ohh dear

 

[cs_dave]

Is there a MASSIVE patch of oil on your drive mate? Look at the engine is it plastered in oil from a gasket if not somethings gone very wrong for you!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

That's all you can do and cross ur fingers! Sorry to hear it mate! :dapprove:

 

[muckyman]

Is there a MASSIVE patch of oil on your drive mate? Look at the engine is it plastered in oil from a gasket if not somethings gone very wrong for you!

Nope, nothing obvious. No slick under car or in engine bay

 

[cs_dave]

Have you checked coolent tank and take oil cap off if there's a mustard colouer substance there head gaskets gone!

 

[muckyman]

Have you checked coolent tank and take oil cap off if there's a mustard colouer substance there head gaskets gone!

Will check that in the morning. Will go to bed depressed tonight :-(

 

[cs_dave]

Is this the one sbingley was selling?

 

[cs_dave]

Sorry sbridgey