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[Crispy-Astra]

Right, so been knowticing last couple of days when ever i go roiund a corner a bit quick my oil warning light flashes up for a couple of seconds and then goes, anyone any idea what this could be? i've only seen it when i turn the wheel. I did change the oil/filer/sump plug couple of wekeends ago, i've had a couple of very minor oil leaks for ages but nothig new that i can see since i changed oil. Dont think i've knoced anything, i've had a look and nothing obvious jumps out. Could it be engine is on the way out as it does smell like something is burning even after a small trip, the oil maybe? how would i fix, sorry for the essay but thought i would cover everything, thanks in advance!

 

[Ben Chiles]

I get this aswell, but it's only when i literally fling it round a cornor. So i simply don't fling it round any corners now. Nice and gentle ftw! lol Would be nice to know what's up though

 

[Crispy-Astra]

hmmm dunno, i do like zooming round corners, gets u places quicker nd makes it more fun if your back end slides out

 

[big e]

Have you checked the oil level?.. If its ok your probably going round corners to fast as your sump may not have any baffles in so the oil will be flying to one side of the sump causing the oil light to come on..

 

[Crispy-Astra]

Well i changed the oil a couple of weeks ago, but havnt checked level since, me going round corners too fast is probs right, but it's only started happening since i changed oil, maybe it's because there was 2 much rubbish in the old stuff the sensors may have been crudded up? i dunno, if it stay on then i'll worry lol

 

[16vsport]

big e's right, usually low oil level so when u corner the oil moves away from the pick up pipe and it draws in air instead of oil so the pressure drops and makes the light come on.

 

[Crispy-Astra]

k, think i'll go check now, car is frozen outside now, may need a top up after i changed it, thanks guys, will post bk in a bit wiv results....lol i sounds like a scientist XD

 

[Crispy-Astra]

ok, i'll give u that 1, it does need topping up, just below min lvl, will do that 2mo, thanks for advice guys, much appreciated.

 

[big e]

Check your oil once a week mate thats what i do..