Honda Civic Oil pressure light question

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Juan, Sep 24, 2004.

  1. Juan

    Juan Guest

    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
     
    Juan, Sep 24, 2004
    #1
  2. Juan

    curly12 Guest

    1 Possibly a bad oil pressure indicator switch
    2 damaged wiring going to the oil pressure switch
    3 bad or clogged oil pump
    4 worn out main/connecting rod bearings and cam journals

    possibly a few other things. I suspect 1,2,3 the most
     
    curly12, Sep 24, 2004
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  3. Juan

    Woody Guest

    Find someone to place a pressure gage on it and find out what the pressure
    is. With rattling at increase rpm it could be serious.
     
    Woody, Sep 24, 2004
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  4. Juan

    motsco_ _ Guest

    ====================

    Make sure you're not 'short-sticking' (actually the opposite)if your
    rubber part is missing from the top of the dipstick. Dipstick should
    seal like a rubber plug, not rattle around. Compare to another Civic to
    be sure. You might actually be down a couple of litres . .

    Without knowing your mileage, much is speculation . . .

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Sep 25, 2004
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  5. Juan

    Juan Guest

    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.
     
    Juan, Sep 27, 2004
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