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Hey all,
This is the second time I've noticed this happening. Just recently did an oil change and used the same oil. The only difference is that when I filled, I added a bit more than the 4.5 quarts, closer to 5 quarts to get to the fill mark.
The oil is the same viscositym Valvoline Syn Blend 10w-30. I'm wondering if adding more oil would cause the oil flicker light as seen in the video or if it's some part that is on its way out. I have checked the dipstick and I do not see 'frothing' that would signal that the camshaft is splashing in the oil. So I think I'm still safe.
What is the typical problem when the oil light flickers and goes away with the throttle? Thanks!
Linked video of my 2001 SES - Vulcan Engine:
EDIT:
I just want to add this. It seems that the oil pressure switch could be the culprit here. In an attempt to document this well, I'm uploading what I have found on the Ford CD for the 2001 model. Maybe we can get this added to the topic finder when it is resolved?
So the question is, what tools do I need to properly test the oil pressure? And what time of the day (ie tempurature) should I be testing the oil pressure?
EDIT2:
The oil light flickering only comes on after the oil has been warmed up. This time I drove 60+ miles on the highway from Orlando International to Melbourne. The light did not come on while I was waiting at an intersection right off the highway. It only came on when I was making my last few miles stop/go on the rural streets home.
This is the second time I've noticed this happening. Just recently did an oil change and used the same oil. The only difference is that when I filled, I added a bit more than the 4.5 quarts, closer to 5 quarts to get to the fill mark.
The oil is the same viscositym Valvoline Syn Blend 10w-30. I'm wondering if adding more oil would cause the oil flicker light as seen in the video or if it's some part that is on its way out. I have checked the dipstick and I do not see 'frothing' that would signal that the camshaft is splashing in the oil. So I think I'm still safe.
What is the typical problem when the oil light flickers and goes away with the throttle? Thanks!
Linked video of my 2001 SES - Vulcan Engine:
EDIT:
I just want to add this. It seems that the oil pressure switch could be the culprit here. In an attempt to document this well, I'm uploading what I have found on the Ford CD for the 2001 model. Maybe we can get this added to the topic finder when it is resolved?
So the question is, what tools do I need to properly test the oil pressure? And what time of the day (ie tempurature) should I be testing the oil pressure?
EDIT2:
The oil light flickering only comes on after the oil has been warmed up. This time I drove 60+ miles on the highway from Orlando International to Melbourne. The light did not come on while I was waiting at an intersection right off the highway. It only came on when I was making my last few miles stop/go on the rural streets home.
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