Oil light..

1. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #1 31st January 2013, 07:01

   On the way to work yesterday my oil light came on, so I took a detour back to my house to put the last of my oil in. Was the 10w40 I think from my VTR, was only a litre or so just to put my mind at rest whilst driving to work, and the light was a bit intermittent on the journey there, but completely stayed off on the way home but I still went and bought 2 Litres of the correct oil 5w40? The light stayed off all last night.
   
   But on the way to work this morning it came on again?! Surely this cant be due to lack of oil. opinions?
2. user_50346 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts

   #2 31st January 2013, 07:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Davyy On the way to work yesterday my oil light came on, so I took a detour back to my house to put the last of my oil in. Was the 10w40 I think from my VTR, was only a litre or so just to put my mind at rest whilst driving to work, and the light was a bit intermittent on the journey there, but completely stayed off on the way home but I still went and bought 2 Litres of the correct oil 5w40? The light stayed off all last night. But on the way to work this morning it came on again?! Surely this cant be due to lack of oil. opinions?

   Its not leaking out as fast as your putting it in ? maybe be a dodgey connection ?
3. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #3 31st January 2013, 07:32

   Looked on the floor this morning and no sign of any oil loss :s
4. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #4 31st January 2013, 07:47

   And did you check the dipstick? The 172 should tell you if the oil level is ok at ignition on
5. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #5 31st January 2013, 08:01

   Yeah it says 'Oil ok' and light is off upon ignition and after driving for a couple of mins the light will flash on, then go off after 10 secs then stay on for rest of journey.
6. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #6 31st January 2013, 08:03

   Will be checking dipstick on lunch break.
7. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #7 31st January 2013, 08:45

   Not sure if im being dumb or blind but where is the dip stick?!
   
   
8. Dany4494 Established Member Joined: May 2012 West Yorkshire Posts: 1806 Civic EP2

   #8 31st January 2013, 08:46

   That yellow plug thing by looks of it.
9. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #9 31st January 2013, 08:56

   Nope that is the oil cap, where I put the oil. (Presumably that is right ha!)
10. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #10 31st January 2013, 09:02

    thats the oil cap. The dipstick is orange and down under that metal fuel rail cover at the front with the X shapes on it
11. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #11 31st January 2013, 09:06

    Also the pressure switch for the oil is by the filter, should be green I think
12. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #12 31st January 2013, 09:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Also the pressure switch for the oil is by the filter, should be green I think

    Thanks mate, has given me a bit more direction! Will let you know how I get on when I go out to the freezing car park! By the sea so not nice!
13. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #13 31st January 2013, 09:13

    Probably a faulty switch more than likely, you'd know if it had no oil pressure. Going by that picture I'd have a look at your coolant level too, looks a little low
14. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #14 31st January 2013, 09:29

    Yeah I saw that, is just above minimum so will top it up on way home tonight
15. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #15 31st January 2013, 09:55

    doubledd
16. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #16 31st January 2013, 10:00

    What happens if I have 'overfilled' it? and what is the capacity?
17. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #17 31st January 2013, 10:10

    overfilled the oil? you dont want that. Let some out via the sump plug, but you'll need a 8mm square adaptor. Same one that fits saxo gearbox drain plugs
18. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #18 31st January 2013, 10:21

    I know ClioSport have scared me now. I have went and checked dipstick, it isnt oozing out but is pretty high! Trying to get hold of my mechanic to see if I can pop in to get him to check it on the way home!
19. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #19 31st January 2013, 10:37

    Got a mechanic coming at 12 to release some oil, £25, jeez, frustration!
20. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #20 31st January 2013, 10:50

    £25 quid for 2 minutes work? bloody hell
    I've just read that thread - you've put 3l of extra oil in on top without checking the level?
21. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #21 31st January 2013, 10:51

    did you wipe it first then check the level again?
22. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #22 31st January 2013, 10:56

    I know, stupid of me. I assumed because the light was on I would top it up. I bought 2l and just put it in, expecting it to reject it once it was full. Idiot error I know!
23. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #23 31st January 2013, 10:59

    how does an engine reject oil? It'll just fill up and up.
24. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #24 31st January 2013, 11:02

    I thought it would start coming out of where I was putting it, like with petrol.
25. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #25 31st January 2013, 11:06

    It doesnt work like that, theres a set level for it to be at. If its coming out the top of the dipstick or oil cap you are going to have major problems!
26. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #26 31st January 2013, 11:07

    Nope it isn't doing either of them! I tried putting my baby finger in the dip stick hole and I didnt get any oil on it, just slight residue.
27. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #27 31st January 2013, 11:08

    Also another one to note is the coolant - if its renault type D which is yellow, then dont mix it with any other brand
28. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #28 31st January 2013, 11:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Also another one to note is the coolant - if its renault type D which is yellow, then dont mix it with any other brand

    Huh? Completely lost me?
29. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #29 31st January 2013, 11:15

    if you are topping the coolant up as it looks low - check what it is first basically. Most people use Renault Type D. Dont just bosh anything in there as the yellow renault doesnt like mixing with other blends

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30. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #30 31st January 2013, 11:17

    How do I check what it is? Just by the yellow colour?
31. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #31 31st January 2013, 11:31

    if its a yellowygreen colour chances are its type D. Red or blue or dark green are other blends

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32. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #32 31st January 2013, 11:39

    Cheers mate, youve been a great help! Will let you know what colour it is in the next hour or so and you can point me in the right direction ;D Cheers again!
33. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #33 31st January 2013, 12:17

    I had a look, oil is all sorted now. Mechanic put a screwdriver in the coolant and tasted it! He said it was organic acid, in colour it greeny blue but he said when you buy it it will be the red one which confused me!
34. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #34 31st January 2013, 12:37

    OAT coolant is usually red. Blue is the glycol kind. You dont want to mix the two at all, they react and create sludge
35. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #35 31st January 2013, 12:42

    So confused.. so which do I need?
36. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #36 31st January 2013, 12:45

    I'd play safe and go with blue
37. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #37 31st January 2013, 12:57

    Alright cheers.. any like title that has? As in what will it say on the label?
38. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #38 31st January 2013, 13:10

    Usually its 2 year life coolant, they'll make some reference to it being blue or have a blue theme on the bottle
39. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #39 31st January 2013, 13:11

    Cheers mater.