Low Oil Level

[oreilw]

Hi - I have a "Low Oil Level" message coming up on the dash of my 2007 Toyota Auris petrol. The oil level is fine . It only comes on when the car warms up . Its not a faulty oil pressure switch which is located overhead the oil filter. Is there an oil level sensor in this car? Rgs Willie

[furtula]

Have you tried diagnostic? How did you check the switch?

[Mooly]

Perhaps a proper check of actual oil pressure is in order. It could be something like a blocked strainer in the sump or a faulty/worn pump. As far as I know there is not an actual sensor for level, rather low oil pressure is presumed to be caused by a low level.

You need to get it checked before major engine damage possibly occurs.

 

[scannerman]

If the car has been neglected in regards to Oil changes, oil ways inside the engine can become blocked or restricted by old 'sludgy' oil, if this is the case a good engine flush and new oil and filter may resolve the problem. If it has regular oil changes this is unlikely to be the problem.