oil........... flashing

[coooky]

is it normal for the car the flash oil........... when your about to start the car ??

thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

no, PUT SOME BLOODY OIL IN IT! unless you're parked on a STEEP hill

 

[Stu.]

You should probably check your oil, And top it up by the sounds of it!

 

[coooky]

ok what oil do they use ??

 

[aucky]

5w40, quickly

 

[172Ben]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?166-Servicing

 

[MicKPM]

It could just be that the oil level sensor is faulty but you really should check for oil on the physical dipstick before starting the engine.

Mick

 

[coooky]

not really as most cars have an oil light that actually lights up,i thought it might be part of the start up procedure

thanx to the guys that actually helped out

 

[Fred@BTM]

by the time the oil light comes on its usually too late

 

[coooky]

so whats the point in having one lmao

to tell you any min your engines gonna go bang

topped up now and all is fine

 

[Fred@BTM]

i reckon its the manufactuers way of laughing at people "haha silly t**t didn't put oil in, that'll be £5K please sir!" (not aimed at you)

oh and you should check your oil on a regular basis fella, WITH THE DIPSTICK! ie twice a month!

 

[Canary172]

so whats the point in having one lmao

to tell you any min your engines gonna go bang

topped up now and all is fine

Most people are aware that the dipstick is the primary source for checking the level of oil in the engine and that it should be checked regularly! The oil pressure warning light is really only to alert you in an emergency.

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

Always read the manual that comes with your car! It explains this, the type and amount of oil your car will take. Couldn't believe she drank a whole 5 litres, where does she put it?!

 

[coooky]

I only got the car tonight and it had no manual

lucky i have another car to go get the oil

 

[LiamR172]

My 'oil' light shows when i start my car and then it turns to the trip computer...

For the sake of 2 seconds to check the oil with the dipstick though, theres no excuse not to!