I have a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero and I just got my oil changed two weeks ago and the oil light just came on any ideas? i haven't noticed an oil leak but haven't checked to see how much oil it has in it yet. could it be any other problems other than an oil leak? The last time I got my oil changed it was 1000 miles over and the light never came on but previous to that time it always has
What light oil change or low oil?
SOURCE: High oil Consumption, BMW M5
Look for Castrol TWS 10W60 Motor Oil. This car should not burn so much oil, you need to use a different kind. It is recommended by BMW as well. I also heard the VANOS isnt an issue anymore, can be fixed with a different MAFF. Good luck!
SOURCE: Warning lights
Feel safe about your trip as this a only warning lights that some issues are at hand concerning your car, it does not mean you can not travel 1000miles.
Just take your car for a scan and it will all be corrected.
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5w30 is comon, sounds like its got a few km`s on it , chech tailpipe for oil deposits, it may burn but you dont see it that easy
SOURCE: Burnt Oil Smell
Check carefully around the valve covers, this is the area that leaks most frequently occur, and being located next to the exhaust manifold can easily cause the burning smell. There is a very easy to replace gasket under the cover. Other possibilities, shop or you when changed or added oil spilled a bit and that has worked down to the exhaust manifold and is causing the burnt oil smell. Last possibility is that you do have a slow leak on the underside of the engine that is blowing back onto the exhaust system causing the smell.
SOURCE: OIL LEAK & COIL PROBLEM
The oil leak will only cause a COP Coil Misfire---IF,the valve cover O'Ring is leaking oil,onto the spark plug.
If you have a PO304 Code with the check engine MIL Light on,then replace the COP Coil on #4.
Please DO NOT GO TO A DEALER. It is a WASTE OF MONEY
A 12 year old could change a coil, on your LS
All you need is a 7mm socket and wrench,for the coil cover and the one coil screw.
I just did one on my 2004 LS V8 in Feb. It was $59.00 at the local auto parts store
I don't dislike dealers,there is just no reason to go there ,except to buy parts,and only when the parts are dealer only.
Any repair shop can work on any vehicle.
If you ever have issues and you will have lots,I have all the shop manuals and wiring diagrams and Emission Diagnostic manual
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check oil level
checked oil level and it was completely full
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