D-110 Oil Light Flickering??

[sharknet]

We recently replaced the ignition module on my 110 and now the oil light is flickering at idle- once you accelerate it goes away - doesn't appear to be losing any oil - pressure seems ok- temp is good - any help would be appreciated - thanks fb

[Roadsiderob]

FB,
If the gauge pressure is good, I'd replace the sending unit for the light. They can fail at higher mileages. The new parts are of an updated design. Last time I bought one they were about $10 at the dealer.
RD

[Mike Hippert]

Frank, my light starts to flicker when I need an oil change, honestly when I get near 3k the light flickers and after I change the oil it stops.

[sharknet]

thanks guys - i'll start with an oil change to 20/50 - that was recommended for a high mileage (120K) engine in the summer - then go from there - fb

[Bowtracer]

I had the same problem a year ago!!! It is the sending unit!!! Don't worry!
Peter

[evilfij]

Hibbert,

That is a sign of a leaky injector. Does the oil smell like gas?

Ron

[Mike Hippert]

Hmmm I don't rember it smelling like gas, what else would I look for if I had a leaky injector?

[Bowtracer]

A non symetrical looking spark plug.

[Mike Hippert]

So I need to pull your plugs and check em.

[Bowtracer]

no you need to pull your plugs and check em! I think that is the best way I could be wrong! Short of pulling your injectors & bench testing.

[Mike Hippert]

OK I'll pull my own pulgs:) . And I hope it's the best way as I don't have a bench to test my injectors on.

[evilfij]

Either that or you have an oil leak and it take 3000 miles for it to get low (but I figured you checked oil level frequently enough).

Ron

[Mike Hippert]

Ron, you must have been reading my mind. It does eat/drip oil a little and i have noticed it takes about 3k to get down 1/2 a quart. Sometimes it goes faster if I do more highway driving. As soon as the light comes on I change the oil, one it normally takes about 4 months or 3k miles, and 2 I like to play it safe.