"Oil OK"

[pvsmark]

Hello I am not sure why my Oil Ok message is not appearing on the dash, I did do a quick search but couldn't find any similar topics.

Basically the oil is around 3/4 on the dipstick but the Oil OK message is not appearing? Does the message just mean Oil level? or am i worrying to much :S

 

[DrR]

what does it show instead?

 

[pvsmark]

what does it show instead?

Nothing that is why i'm a bit confused?

 

[alex-avfc]

Turn your ignition on whilst holding the trip mileage reset button.

I'm pretty sure the Oil OK message only comes on when you first start up anyway

 

[DrR]

How can it say nothing, does it go to millage?

 

[pvsmark]

Ignore this thread it seems i was being a bit simple and missed the Oil OK message :approve:. It just seemed more noticable in my old 172.

Mods can you delete

 

[-Leigh-]

This happens sometimes. Don't know why. If you disconnect the battery for a minute, then I bet it will come back.

 

[jesus]

Mine said OIL OK, then the engine seized up due to having no oil in it. It never moved again.

 

[DMS]

Mine said OIL OK, then the engine seized up due to having no oil in it. It never moved again.

I had this too. Ended up getting a new engine.
I now don't trust the "OIL OK" message anymore. Checking the dipstick weekly from now on.

 

[-Leigh-]

It's not a good idea to trust the electronic oil level gauge as it is very common for them to go wrong. Mine says I have no oil on minute, and full the next.

Always check the oil on the Tom... I mean dipstick.

 

[st3ve]

You are silly if you don't check the oil level on the dipstick and think everything is fine just because it says so on the dash.

 

[Martin_172]

i lost an engine once too due to relying on the guage lol

 

[gilmour182]

Message won't show if you leave the cruise control on, put the cruise/speed limiter switch in the middle position.
It will show next time you turm in the ignition.

 

[hipwell]

Message won't show if you leave the cruise control on, put the cruise/speed limiter switch in the middle position.
It will show next time you turm in the ignition.

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