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Oil
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:47 PM
I got a 2.2 97 cavy and after a long time of driving the Oil Light will appear when i brake or put the car in park. but once I start accelerating it goes out. I have oil pressue I checked that so what else could it be?

Re: Oil
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:54 PM
a loose wire to the sensor or low oil level.



Re: Oil
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:33 PM
When idling if the oil light comes on but goes out when accelerating the oil pressure is prolly low.

Get an oil change. Prolly low or a visc thats too thin.
Re: Oil
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:35 PM
The oil level is correct and its the correct visc. and i just did an oil change not even 300 miles ago. Im going to check the wiring 2morrow
Re: Oil
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:44 PM
your oil pickup tube screen might be clogged with sludge and when you accelerate it will be ok because the pump has a higher suction. drop the oil pan and check it out
Re: Oil
Thursday, December 01, 2005 8:44 AM
Yep, either that or you have an oil pump that's going south. A '97 cavy you say? Well, there's probably a lot of miles on it then? If you're still running with the OE pump, then it's a likely culprit. While you have the pan off, the pump is bolted to the front bearing/seal. There's a tight fit issue, the retainer of the pick-up tube needs to be soaked in HOT water so it can expand and fit over the shaft (??, looked it up in Chilton's repair book.)
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