How much oil is lost before the oil pressure lamp comes on? - Page 2

Ched · 8th June 2014, 12:48

When my engine went the light did not come on,there was an instant loss of power followed by a noise that only a dry crankshaft can make.
I'm still at a loss as to where the oil went as there is/ was no evidence of a leak,so unless the oil pump failed I can only assume that there wasn't enough oil in the sump.

I removed the sump wondering if the sump strainer was blocked but no, it was as clean as a whistle.

As well as the coolant I now check my oil daily, an expensive and hard lesson learned.

I have heard people on here say they are going to run there engines with slightly less than the recommended amount, all I have to say to that is, good luck.

Jdwoodhou · 8th June 2014, 13:27

You must drive like a true Alfa owner! :-)

Ched · 8th June 2014, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Jdwoodhou

You must drive like a true Alfa owner! :-)

As it's a public forum I am unable to say what speed I was doing.

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Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,300 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	When my engine went the light did not come on,there was an instant loss of power followed by a noise that only a dry crankshaft can make. I'm still at a loss as to where the oil went as there is/ was no evidence of a leak,so unless the oil pump failed I can only assume that there wasn't enough oil in the sump. I removed the sump wondering if the sump strainer was blocked but no, it was as clean as a whistle. As well as the coolant I now check my oil daily, an expensive and hard lesson learned. I have heard people on here say they are going to run there engines with slightly less than the recommended amount, all I have to say to that is, good luck.