Got red oil light of death, checked and oil level was low. Changed oil, light went away briefly but is now back on.

Oil Temp was 175F normally prior to change, now 225 and light is coming back on under heavy load (going up hill). As soon as I let off throttle, light goes away.

Checked Codes found this - 16395 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake): Retard Setpoint not Reached (Over-Advanced)

P0011 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

Checked codes again today after red light and no codes. Meas block 001 says Oil Pres. 2 <min. This will change to OK with minor increase in throttle.


I am using 5W-40 full-synthetic oil and had the oil system replaced on the sludge recall in 2008.

Not sure what is going on. Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks,

Brian

 

More than likely it is sludged up again. The cam code is due to lack of oil pressure at the cylinder head!
Time to removed oil pan , replaced the pick up tube. Thats if the cam bearings are not wiped! If the cam bearings are scored it is time for a new engine.

 

It has only been about 30k miles since oil system was replaced. Is it really possible for it to be all buggered up again! I love these cars, but geeezzz!

 

How often was the oil & filter replaced? Was the proper 502 00 approved oil used?
I personally have not seen sludge issues with well maintained vehicles. When i say well maintained i am talking about oil & filter services no more than every 5ooo miles.