Richard_Lindsay

Alright folks, was wondering if you could help me with a little problem i've got?

Just bought the car on Friday and i'm still getting to learn things about it.

When driving my oil temperature cools down to a point where I am reminded by the graphic on the computer. If I park the car and leave the engine running the temp steadily rises again. However when driving once more it drops again!

Any help would be great

Thanks!

Ben's e//S2

If so, I believe that graphic (red animated oil can?) is associated with oil pressure, not temperature. Cool oil is not a bad thing and wouldn't generate a warning like you are describing. Low oil pressure IS a bad thing. Have you checked the oil?
The fluctuation on your oil temp gauge (assuming you have one) could be due to a loose wire. If you have a 5 cyl, the oil temp sender is located on the oil pump, which is mounted on the front of the engine at the crank shaft. You'll see one wire going to it. Make sure this is tight.
As for the oil pressure, check your oil level and listen to the engine while it's running. If oil level is ok and you don't hear any loud ticking (indicating oil-starved hydraulic lifters), you're problem is likely one of the two oil pressure sending units on the engine.
Hope that helps and good luck. Keep us posted!

Ben

Richard_Lindsay

Thanks, Its not the red oil can im getting, its the wavy lines with the thermometer above it. I'll check the wireing and let you know, i better check my oil levels as well

Thanks again

Richard_Lindsay

Just realised that the temp display icon thing only appears when im picking up the speed. Just driving about town the temp stays normal

Thanks

OCDaudi90q

my guess would be that, that is something to do with your coolant temp. and not your oil. I have the minicheck so im not completley sure.

Ben's e//S2

Chances are you just need to add a cup of water to the coolant expansion tank.

SCarGo02

The sensor is at the bottom of the coolant tank...they tend to leak around there as well (when the tank/sensor gets older). A new tank (with sensor) shouldn't cost too much at the dealer if it is indeed leaking.

Richard_Lindsay

Thanks again