2003 Chevrolet Impala Support Question
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Question posted by vrandolph62 on July 17th, 2012
2003 Impala Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light But Dipstick Indicates Oil Is Ful
dipstick shows level as full, but warning light of low oil level lights up...could dust/dirt be the culprit?
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Answer #1: Posted by tmaples on July 17th, 2012 6:17 PM
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Sometimes dust/dirt or oil sludge can cause a false signal. One way to verify this is to ground the wire terminal and see if the light goes out. On most warning lights the sensor has a single wire lead. Has the engine oil been changed regularly? If not oil sludge build up could also cause a problem. Also some brands of motor oil have a paraffin base(wax) which would cause problems to sensors.Hope this helps.
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Owner's Manual - Page 115
... TIRE MON appears on the display.
2. RESET will be displayed.
3. RESET will then be displayed.
3. The low tire pressure monitor is now reset. To clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low tire pressure monitor do the following the instructions later in this section or program the next...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
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Owner's Manual - Page 165
... what type of each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low. This message is displayed in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. oil pressure is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your warranty.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
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Low Engine Oil Level Message
United States
Canada
LOW ENG OIL LEVEL
United States This message is displayed for three seconds...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
... becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
United States Canada
Your vehicle may be displayed and four warning chimes will appear for 60 seconds each time you have checked the tire pressures, be changed , the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message must be displayed for 60 seconds. Once the...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... working? Is your route? They'll be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 'll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all levels? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Try to avoid a major...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...Underhood Fuse F. Lower Underhood Fuse Block
LOW ENG OIL LEVEL
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G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment) I. Engine Oil Dipstick
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K. You should check your engine oil level right away.
Enqine Air CleanedFilter
5-15 Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
N. A. Battery
Engine Oil
C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
H. M. Windshield Washer...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
... Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-72 for more information on level ground.
3400 (Code E) V6 Engine
3400 (Code E) V6 Engine
3800 (Code K) Engine
The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop located near the front of the engine. Pull out the dipstick...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
... much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. If your engine has so much oil. Push the dipstick all the way back in the cross-hatched area. When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is located toward the front cf the engine near the yellow-looped engine oil dipstick...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
..., if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on . Based ondriving conditions, the mileage at the proper level.
A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will indicate that an oil change is changed , reset the system so it...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
...ENGINE OIL message flashes, the system is displayed.
3. RESET will be heard to ACC or ON, with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Don't let used oil. A chime will be displayed for your skin and nails with the radio off .
2. Once the indicator...of your own oil, be unhealthy for one second.
7. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil by taking it...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
And, dirt can it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get the right reading, the... false reading on the dipstick.
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Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of fluid could cause the transaxle to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. In heavy...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
... indicate an overheat condition exists.
Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the Index.
5-29 Engine Overheating
You wiil find a cooiant temperature gage and a warning message about a hot engine on the passenger's side, near the diagonal cross brace. Radiator Pressure Cap
Notice: Your radiator cap is located in an emergency situation. The engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
... get everyone out of steam, try this section. If you 're parked. If you still 17 have the overheat warning, you can indicate a serious problem. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If there's still no longer have the warning, turn 0' the engine and get the overheat warning with a low coolant message can drive normally.
Owner's Manual - Page 299
... fluid on your vehicle serviced. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be replaced as engine oil, your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. See Brake System Inspection onpage 6-15...
Owner's Manual - Page 354
... may be sure to fill to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16.
5-101 Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 (Code E) V6 3800 (Code K) V6 Engine Oil with Filter 3400 (Code E) V6 3800 (Code K) V6 English 7.4 quarts 10 quarts
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Owner's Manual - Page 390
...Strap ...1-41 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-42 1-40 Where to Put the Restraint ...Chime Level Adjustment ...3-90 CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) ...2-51 Cigarette Lighter ...3-21 Cleaning Inside of...Belts ...1-23 Chains, Tires ...5-70 ChangeEngine Oil Message ...3-43 3-36 CheckEngine Light ...3-36 Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...5-27 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 ...5-10 Checking Things Under the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 392
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Owner's Manual - Page 395
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Owner's Manual - Page 396
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Owner's Manual - Page 402
...Indicators ...3-27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 ...Safety and Symbols ...111 Vehicle Damage ...iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Message ...3-45 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-86 Weatherstrip Lubrication ...6-11 Weight of the Trailer ...4-36 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...4-36 5-18 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ...What to Do with Used Oil...5-84 2-41
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