I was at a stop light. Car acted like it wanted to die an...
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internal88
285 days ago
Hello and Thank you for the question. I am Internal88 - Nissan tech. I am here to help answer your questions.
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Customer
285 days ago
OkOkay.
internal88
285 days ago
Have you checked the oil level?
Customer
285 days ago
Dipstick level is good cold and hot.
internal88
285 days ago
Did you recently do an oil change?
Customer
285 days ago
Not since October 27th. We drove it a little over 1000 since then.
internal88
285 days ago
You did the right thing by stopping the engine.
There is a chance the oil pump or the oil pick up inside the oil pan is stucked.
internal88
285 days ago
You need to check the oil pressure first before replacing anything.
Customer
285 days ago
I was always told to pull over if you ever see that light. I had it towed home.Okay. I have an appointment to take it in Monday.I mean the oil pressure did drop at the light.Way lower than it usually does.
internal88
285 days ago
They have to check if the oil is getting 18 psi at idle.
There are only 3 possibilities ( bad oil pressure sensor, oil pick up screen or oil pump)
unless the oil filter is bad which is uncommon.
A proper oil pressure test would give you the answer.
Customer
285 days ago
Okay. I figured it was one of the 3. I was searching google and got a little scared. But this is the first time it happened and the temp dial was normal.Thanks for your help.
internal88
285 days ago
You are welcome
Also one more thing - For this engine the oil passage plate on the rear timing chain cover that can develop a leak from its gasket. This failure will cause low oil pressure at idle.
Customer
285 days ago
Well that's not good. Would you see an oil leak? The oil level is fine. Would that cause the oil to be low.
internal88
285 days ago
yes you should see it.
It would also cause the oil pressure to drop to 3 psi.
No worries, this is fixable, they have a repair kit for this repair.
Customer
285 days ago
Okay. Wonder how much it will be to have shop fix it
internal88
285 days ago
4.5 hours job
Customer
285 days ago
Thanks again.
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