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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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It seems that every time i take a turn hard my oil light flashes for about 10seconds, then shuts off. I dont know if this is because the oil is sloshing around or what but I just wanna know the reason.

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Oil pressure or oil level light?
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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You're probably low on oil. When you corner hard, a low oil level may make the sensor think you're out of oil and it warns you with the light.
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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nah i checked im full. I am not to worried about it. I was just wondering what was up.
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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I would be worried if it was a pressure issue but I think that light is dual tasked on these cars so it will come on for lo-press and low level. Which one is yours indicating...hmmm..pull the OP sensor plug and start it to see what the light does. Blinks or steady?
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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nah i checked im full. I am not to worried about it. I was just wondering what was up.

I would be. 1.8T? Ever heard of sludge?
 
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Gotcha. You should still check the oil pressure.
 
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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put some damn oil in it! orrr check who knows what.
 
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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just read that not all cars have the oil level sensor.
 
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