LuckyKenny Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Centrifugal force turns my oil light on.... I was low, i put some oil in Seems to not do it anymore Anything i should check? What trips that light? A cork like the tank or by pressure?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Low oil pressure triggers the light. how low was it? you should check for oil leaks and maybe check oil more often. you really dont want that light on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Centrifugal force turns my oil light on.... ... or maybe your "oil light" has become an "aggressive cornering meter"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Centrifugal force turns my oil light on.... Anything i should check? Kid you crack me up! Release some pressure on that foot pedal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Originally Posted By: LuckyKenny Centrifugal force turns my oil light on.... Anything i should check? Kid you crack me up! Release some pressure on that foot pedal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It's like a shift light when it goes on keep your right foot planted all of the way down and count to 300 then let up. Then you can go to the vendor of your choice and start picking out parts for your new, faster engine. So it's a win/win lol. Seriously it's triggered by low pressure usualy caused from the oil pump sucking air from an empty pan. The sensor itself causes the light to go on by grounding the circut. So it's possible that the wire might be touching and grounding it's not the normal cause. P.s. My firebird will do it with a full oil pan after an extended session of doing doughnuts.....or so I theorize lol. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 It wasn't too low, i put a quart in it. I feel bad, usually i know how much oil is in my car but now since i've been out of state the last two months i have no clue lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 You should check it at least every other tankful, specially! If it's burning it, and no doubt probably leaking if I know a 350. Excessive spinning of the rear tires with brute force may also increase oil consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'd just pull the bulb..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I hate to give too much away about my poor habits---but to help you out. One quart low will not usualy cause the oil light to come on....3 will...oops. So you might want to start checking other things out. The cheapest would be to replace the sending unit. The next I would do is to cut open your oil filter next oil change. Don't use a hacksaw. That would put shavings in your filter. I use tin-snips. Messy but I can't afford one of those filter cutters that Jegs and Summit sells. Chances are you are fine but it would be good to have peace of mind. Unfortunatly I have treated small blocks worse and they have always forgiven me. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 My daily driver has been doing this when I turn left a little quickly and the oil level is a little low, reminding me to add a bit. I have both an idiot light as well as a mechanical gauge and both react to this. This has been happening for at least 15 years so I would not lose any sleep over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 It went away I tested it with a healthy powerslide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 But it was in a soccer field so maybe pavement makes a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Kenny, that's just stupid...settle down bud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Wolf Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Drugs are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 lol Drugs are bad? Lol that picture was from a long time ago when i was very stupid and just got my car. It looks like it's really really nasty on my suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Kenny, I think you just like to yank our chains .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Kenny, I think you just like to yank our chains .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 you need a anti-sway bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 you need a anti-sway bar and a governor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 I feel like you guys hijacked this tread, called me a drug addict, and made fun of my suspention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiddle Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Originally Posted By: Sam (Bones) you need a anti-sway bar and a governor If you keep doing powerslides in soccer fields, you'll likely also need an attorney... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 It wasn't a soccer field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 And this really happened!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Is it pick on Kenny Week? We all were young once and did crazy things to. 115mph in a 40mph zone for me. Lost my drivers license for 6 months. And I blew away a rusted out 2nd gen Monte with a rented 4 door Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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