Civic Oil pressure light question

Hello,
I have 94 honda civic. The Oil pressure indicator light would
sporadically blink at times. I changed the oil to the recommended
weight 5w-30.
The light didn't show for a day or so and then it was blinking on and
off again.
I checked the level and it was normal. I drained a bit and added
"restore Engine Restorer & Lubricant".
Now the Oil pressure light is always on. Did I make a mistake in
adding that? When the car is idling it sounds fine . A bit more RPM
and there is a slight rattle. Is that bad bearing(s). I am afraid to
drive it now. Any thoughts as to what the problem is?
Thank you. John

 

Is is an electrical bad contact.
Chris

 

Thanks for the support!
I took the oil pan off(hard to do , had to remove the stupid exhaust)
and removed the Oil Pump screen. I soaked the screen in gasoline and
got a small tooth brush inside to get the oil residue and other gunk
off the screen.
Put it all back together, put a thicker oil in and after 6.5 Lonnnngg
hours, IT WORKED! The light went out and all is back to normal.

 

Congratulations, but don't celebrate just yet. When the bearings fail, a
knocking noise can be heard depending on the rpm, load, gear
selection, etc. Cleaning the screen only solves an immediate problem.
But what lurks ahead may be an expensive new motor and a probability
of being stranded. Hondas are sensitive with a lack of oil. Adding
Engine Restorer & Lubricant to the unburned hydrocarbons, water,
sludge, gummy and acidic that have made its way into the oil pan
obviously made it worse. The proper way to go is increase your oil
change intervals and increase your driving time. Avoid short trips or
low rpm driving, and check for a clogged PCV.

Remember:
Yellow = drive about 10-20 miles under 50mph.
Oil light flashing = drive to a stop then shut off motor.
Oil light stays on = SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY.

Rick

 

Thanks. I'll do just that.

John