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slipnslidin240 · 12-05-2012, 02:25 PM

So like last week it was pretty cold here in Chicago n my oil pressure light came on and stayed on so I parked the car n Tryed the next day same thing light flashed n stayed on. This week it's been warmer so gave it another try and it went right off. I drove the last 3 days no problem never saw the light. Today it's cold again and go to start the car bam same problem light stays on. I replaced the sending unit n oil pressure seems to be fine. Any one have the same problem with their ka?

blueshark123 · 12-05-2012, 05:25 PM

I would recommend a aftermarket oil pressure sensor and it might be a bad pump.

12-06-2012, 10:14 AM

probably a SOHC

oil pumps get worn out, you probably need to change it.

inopsey · 12-06-2012, 12:43 PM

ever hear of winter oil?

EvoVIII808 · 12-06-2012, 12:45 PM

Change you oil to heavier weight for thewinter. Its Cold out so your oil pressure will drop. Once you drive the car and the oil warms up the light should go out.

702s13 · 12-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Actually your oil pressure is higher when cold due to the oil being thicker. Your pump is likely worn. I would put a real guage on it so you know what your pressure us actually at.

*wangan_cruiser* · 12-06-2012, 08:38 PM

per fsm

oil pump needs to be change at 150k

get one they are about $60 average. save you the headache

EvoVIII808 · 12-07-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 702s13

Actually your oil pressure is higher when cold due to the oil being thicker. Your pump is likely worn. I would put a real guage on it so you know what your pressure us actually at.

Thats what i ment. good catch.

12-10-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wangan_cruiser

per fsm

oil pump needs to be change at 150k

get one they are about $60 average. save you the headache

i dont recall seeing that, not that i doubt it

funny thing though, if you hit corners at high speeds often like i did.. you starve the oil pump and lifters unless you have a baffled pan. i remember coming out of turns hearing my lifters, took a bit of idling to get that to stop... baffled oilpans are needed if you want to save that pump

theericsmith · 12-10-2012, 09:33 AM

buy an sr.
move somewhere warmer.
don't be a bear.
daily the truck.
don't drive like a jackass around town with all your hoodrat friends.
other than that i'm out of ideas for you.

drscooper · 12-10-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theericsmith

buy an sr.
move somewhere warmer.
don't be a bear.
daily the truck.
don't drive like a jackass around town with all your hoodrat friends.
other than that i'm out of ideas for you.

+1 on this for sure lol

12-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
slipnslidin240 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: downers grove illinois Age: 33 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 oil pressure light on when cold out So like last week it was pretty cold here in Chicago n my oil pressure light came on and stayed on so I parked the car n Tryed the next day same thing light flashed n stayed on. This week it's been warmer so gave it another try and it went right off. I drove the last 3 days no problem never saw the light. Today it's cold again and go to start the car bam same problem light stays on. I replaced the sending unit n oil pressure seems to be fine. Any one have the same problem with their ka?

12-06-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
EvoVIII808 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington Age: 40 Posts: 588 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Change you oil to heavier weight for thewinter. Its Cold out so your oil pressure will drop. Once you drive the car and the oil warms up the light should go out. __________________ Check Out My S13 Build

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702s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 37 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Actually your oil pressure is higher when cold due to the oil being thicker. Your pump is likely worn. I would put a real guage on it so you know what your pressure us actually at. __________________ extrabolts are just weight reduction

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12-05-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	I would recommend a aftermarket oil pressure sensor and it might be a bad pump.

12-06-2012, 10:14 AM	#3
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	probably a SOHC oil pumps get worn out, you probably need to change it.

12-06-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
inopsey Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	ever hear of winter oil?

12-06-2012, 08:38 PM	#7
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 40 Posts: 3,539 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	per fsm oil pump needs to be change at 150k get one they are about $60 average. save you the headache

12-10-2012, 09:33 AM	#10
theericsmith Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Heaven, IL Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	buy an sr. move somewhere warmer. don't be a bear. daily the truck. don't drive like a jackass around town with all your hoodrat friends. other than that i'm out of ideas for you.