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| Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by blunt2dcore(m): 3:15pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
I drive a 2004 toyota rav4.last serviced on Sep. 2016 wt Mobil1. I observed recently that the oil pressure indicator flickers whenever engine is driven for abt 2-3hrs during breaking. I have changed the oil switch & oil filter as advised by mechanic but to no avail. I'm so worried now. Experts in the house pls come to my aid!!! Cc GAZZUZ, Sienna, kingrein, nurey,... |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by Absoj(m): 4:15pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
If its wat I'm thinking, it shouldn't be more than a failing oil pump. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by menstrualpad: 4:23pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
Absoj:failing oil pump ...or clogged oil pump |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by ZIMDRILL(m): 5:21pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: start by simply check if there is enough oil |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:57pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
could be one or more Of the following, failing oil pump, clogged oil pump filter, worn engine bearings, worn cam shaft/s |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by sultaan(m): 6:30am On Jan 13, 2017 |
How about a sludged up engine with clogged pick up tube. Op remove the cap of the oil fill and take a picture, trying to see how black the inner part of the cap is. Worst case scenario will be to drop the pan and look at you oil pick up screen 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by honmusa(m): 8:25am On Jan 13, 2017 |
blunt2dcore:U still need to confirm further if you are a dealing with low oil pressure issue which is directly an engine issue or u are dealing with an intermittent electrical issue . Get mechanic workshop that has oil pressure gauge equipment ,simulate the condition that cause the oil light flickering and check the oil pressure value with the oil pressure gauge to actually know if the oil pressure is low @ certain condition. This will help you narrow down this issue and check if there is any odd noice when running the engine especially @ the flickering oil light condition. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:50am On Jan 13, 2017 |
The conditions are clear,When Hot!! that rules out any electrical issues. I'm 100per sure that engine rattles when revved at low speeds. 2 Likes |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by Dereformer(m): 9:11am On Jan 13, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: This guy, I respect you so much. Respect sir. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by honmusa(m): 12:27pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ:Electrical resistance changes with temperature especially if there are some frail wire that is already losing connectivity ,so electrical issue cannot be rule out cos i have got similar experience before .Also t is easier for the op to start checking the wiring first before start opening the engine up to rule out that possibilities . But the op can also confirm if there is any rattling noice at start up. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:30pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
honmusa: not an electrical issue. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by honmusa(m): 1:42pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ:The possibilities cannot be ruled out .Personally I won't go try the rigour of opening an engine up until I have exhausted all possibilities |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by honmusa(m): 1:42pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ:The possibilities cannot be ruled out .Personally I won't go try the rigour of opening an engine up until I have exhausted all possibilities. |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by sultaan(m): 5:20pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
honmusa: A pic of oil cap will let you know if sludge loosen by mobli could be the problem or frot from coolant. He said when braking which could also be low oil level from oil leak, last oil change done 3 month ago enough time to leak + burn through oil |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:39am On Jan 15, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: Are you in lagos? Come for a free diagnosis. 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by byteem: 4:14pm On Jan 16, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: 1. FAILING OIL PUMP.. 2. FAKE WRONG OR BADLY INSTALLED OIL FILTER . CHANGE THE OIL FILTER AND MAKE SURE U GET AN ORIGINAL ONE .. LOTS OF FAKES OUT THERE...ALSO FLUSH THE OIL JUST INCASE OF A CLOG..ASK UR MEC FOR AN OIL FLUSH.. IF OIL SWITCH LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLICKER... PARK THE CAR AND DNT DRIVE IT AGAIN UNTIL U CHANGE THE OIL PUMP... IF U DNT DO THIS SOON THEN GET READY TO CHANGE UR ENGINE METALS OR REBUILD UR ENGINE OR WORST CASE REPLACE IT .. COS IT WILL KNOCK UR ENGINE FASTER THAN FLASH.. 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by blunt2dcore(m): 10:15pm On Jan 16, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: I reside in Port-Harcourt would have loved to visit you. Yes there's little rattling sound when revved @ low speeds. Any further advice? I have parked d car for now cos i travelled.I will follow all your suggestions & post a feedback. 10x 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:01am On Jan 17, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: call mr chucks, digital car solutions ph +234 803 312 3865 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by byteem: 9:07am On Jan 17, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: WHY WOULD U REV THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE.. DUDE THE LLIL FILCKERING UR TALKING ABOUT IS UR METAL BEARINGS ... THEY ARE RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER CAUSE UR OIL SUPPLY IS LOW... GET A GOOD MEC AND CHANGE THE OIL PUMP ASAP... |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by blunt2dcore(m): 12:00pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Many thanks to experts in the house for the advice. The vehicle was driven to the mechanic workshop, oil pan was removed, oil filter sieve blocked with dirts/ particles. It was thoroughly cleaned with petrol & engine was serviced with new oil & original oil filter. Car ran smoothly without any hassles after driving for about 100km.
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| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:37pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
blunt2dcore: Unfortunately you are not out of the woods yet, did you find metal shavings in the pickup screen or thick sludge? If it was metal shavings, you have major engine wear, which will eventually result in more sever damage in the near future. If it was sludge, then a change in the oil change intervals and type of engine oil might slow down the untimely death of the engine. In either case, you still need to pay more attention to future maintenance procedures on your engine. 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by earthrealm(m): 2:21pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
@OP, just curious....have you always been using mob 1? i had a similar issue on a rav when i switched to mob 1, after using the wrong oil [20w 50] for the ist 3yrs of its life in naija. so am guessing the mob 1 knocked off dirt/sludge that was presently in the engine, and it started blocking the oil pick up line intermittently when the engine was driven for abt 2hrs/100 miles too 1 Like |
| Re: Rav4 2004 Oil Pressure Indicator Flickers When Engine Is Hot, Pls Help!!! by blunt2dcore(m): 9:23am On Jan 26, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: Metal shavings were found on the oil pick-up screen although very very few. What preventative maintenance is recommended pls.? I don't want to lose this engine so soon....Cc GAZZUZ. .. |
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