Cossie, 182FF, A3
Hi Guys
A problem has started to occur on my 05 182. Any help appreciated.
I have a 7 mile drive to the train station each morning and pretty much as I arrived today the oil warning and stop lights came on. This was a surprise as the normal oil level approval flashed on the dash as I set off. Further, I service the car ever 2-3k with with Millers Motorsport 5w40 and genuine Ren. filter and last did this December and also the car never really uses any oil.
I left the car and returned in the evening when levels settled and found the oil level on the max and clean. So I started the car who reported oil was fine and I therefore drove home and the car ran fine as normal. But as I approached my street the same warning came on the dash. I stopped turned of the engine and restarted. The warning cleared and reported oil as fine again and I completed the remaining 200 yards ok. Checked oil again and the dip stick was showing past max which I expected given it had just been running.
The car drives fine and holds a steady water temp as normal. Also no unusual noises, smoke and water levels are ok.
I suspect a possible problem with oil pressure when engine comes up to temp or gunk in the oil return pipe though this is less likely given regular oil changes and a recent engine flush. Also possibility with a sensor at temp.
If any one has experienced this problem, got an idea or has useful advice please let me know.
CheeRS.
A problem has started to occur on my 05 182. Any help appreciated.
I have a 7 mile drive to the train station each morning and pretty much as I arrived today the oil warning and stop lights came on. This was a surprise as the normal oil level approval flashed on the dash as I set off. Further, I service the car ever 2-3k with with Millers Motorsport 5w40 and genuine Ren. filter and last did this December and also the car never really uses any oil.
I left the car and returned in the evening when levels settled and found the oil level on the max and clean. So I started the car who reported oil was fine and I therefore drove home and the car ran fine as normal. But as I approached my street the same warning came on the dash. I stopped turned of the engine and restarted. The warning cleared and reported oil as fine again and I completed the remaining 200 yards ok. Checked oil again and the dip stick was showing past max which I expected given it had just been running.
The car drives fine and holds a steady water temp as normal. Also no unusual noises, smoke and water levels are ok.
I suspect a possible problem with oil pressure when engine comes up to temp or gunk in the oil return pipe though this is less likely given regular oil changes and a recent engine flush. Also possibility with a sensor at temp.
If any one has experienced this problem, got an idea or has useful advice please let me know.
CheeRS.
