[mich_132003]

quote:Originally posted by sawdust123

I've got an issue with an intermittent oil light. Several times a week (maybe one in ten starts), the light won't go out. I just have to shut the engine off briefly and restart it for the problem to go away. This has happened with new and old filters.

I was told there are two possible causes for this. First is a bad oil sender. Second, a poor oil filter.

The story I was given (by a dealer) is that a bad oil filter may drain when the engine is off. When the engine starts, air gets trapped in it and causes the sender to detect a problem. Quickly shutting the engine off allows the air to escape and then the filter functions normally. Hmmm, it has an air of plausibility but it also could be a ploy to get me to come to the dealership for changes. What do you think?

I'm having the same problem with my oil light which started at 28k miles and not being a mechanic, I assumed an electrical problem. Guess the response from SteelBlue proves me right.

Regarding oil filters - I've been using CHEAP FRAM filters for 25 years. Never had a problem and I've had many high mileage cars. I've also been using syn oil for many years and attribute long engine life to: frequent oil & filter changes and synthetic oil, (4k to 5k miles with syn oil), not expensive oil filters.