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If the oil pan is replaced or the pump runs dry of oil,does the pump have to be primed with petroleum jelly or otherwise??

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  • itsajeept17 May 11, 2011

    Yes it was thanks!
    Also since the car is in "engine performance reduced" limp mode how do I reset? The service manuel doesn't explain;or will it automatically override the system once the oil presure is gained?

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Not necessary to be primed with petroleum jelly. The oil pump will be primed itself only with engine oil after few turns of the crankshaft, when cranking the engine by the starter motor, then when engine idling. You should check out the engine oil level by the oil dipstick. Fill up with oil allways below the "Maximum" level. Never exceed the oil "Maximum" level on the dipstick!

  • Anonymous May 11, 2011

    Disconnect the battery from car terminals, wait for 10 minutes, and reconnect back the battery in order to reset the Engine Control Module (ECM). If the normally oil pressure is gained, the "engine performance reduced" limp home mode will be reseted automatically. Good Luck!

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