engine issues/problems

[Bluevitz-rs]

The oil light is a pressure sensor. It does not tell you you're low on oil. It tells you you have low oil pressure most likely because there's NO oil and you motor is now scrap.


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[rcvmini]

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

The oil light is a pressure sensor. It does not tell you you're low on oil. It tells you you have low oil pressure most likely because there's NO oil and you motor is now scrap.


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Thanks for the info the the oil light. There was oil in it just a low amount. My engine seems to be doing fine now so I hope that short period of low oil didn't hurt the poor yaris too much

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by rcvmini

Thanks for the info the the oil light. There was oil in it just a low amount. My engine seems to be doing fine now so I hope that short period of low oil didn't hurt the poor yaris too much

I had this happen last summer in my blue Yaris.I pulled off onto the shoulder, called AAA, and had them tow me to the nearest gas station/convenience store (much quieter than the interstate). I asked the grizzled tow truck driver if he thought it was possible that my engine didn't suffer any damage. He said try starting the car. I started the car, and he listened to the engine. Then he said "your engine is fine, just add oil". I waited for the oil to drain back down, measured with the dip stick. I bought two quarts and added them. The light 'turned' off, and the engine performed a-okay after that.

[bairjo]

Originally Posted by rcvmini

Thanks for the info the the oil light. There was oil in it just a low amount. My engine seems to be doing fine now so I hope that short period of low oil didn't hurt the poor yaris too much

well it is obvious you need to be diligent in your preventive maintenance from now on.
In other words.....DO NOT LET YOUR WIFE NEAR THAT CAR!
JK of course...