Oil level light

[len112]

My Service light came on and a Check oil level indicator . I topped up with the recommended grade of fuel however the check indicator light remains on . I took it to the garage and was advised that it would take 24 hours for the indicator to reset itself . This sounded like Friday afternoon bull to me but I had no alternative but to leave with the indicator light still appearing . Is this actually right ?

[Chris_Blue]

Havent heard that before- wouldn't use the car me, if oil warning light on
Have been in a car years ago (1600GT Capri) and after having a speedy drive, stopped at the lights, and oil warning light had been on
Took no notice as thought it was a fault which had occurred before, engine went pop and a piece of metal the size of a small fist was on the tarmac. It had gone "POP" bigtime
Got a new engine, but never drive with a light on any more

[cyclone]

My Service light came on and a Check oil level indicator . I topped up with the recommended grade of fuel however the check indicator light remains on . I took it to the garage and was advised that it would take 24 hours for the indicator to reset itself . This sounded like Friday afternoon bull to me but I had no alternative but to leave with the indicator light still appearing . Is this actually right ?

I sincerely hope you meant oil.

[Aidan@Partsworld-uk.com]

That happened to me just when the temperature outside dropped 2 week back. I checked the oil and it was fine so just topped it up a little to make sure and it still came one every time i started the car up. 24 hours later it went off and not flashed at me since. So all i can say is wait 24hour and it should be okay

[len112]

I sincerely hope you meant oil.

Yes I did mean oil . LOL !

[Bigfeet]

As long as you have visually checked the oil level then the light will reset by it's self in a day or so, the ECU takes a couple of dips (when you start cold or after a 4 hour break) to make sure before killing the light.

[cyclone]

As long as you have visually checked the oil level then the light will reset by it's self in a day or so, the ECU takes a couple of dips (when you start cold or after a 4 hour break) to make sure before killing the light.

How does ithe ECU kill the light? Does it pull a gun and put a cap in its ass; slit it's throat with a kukri or perhaps just politely turn it off

[Bigfeet]

Think you need to lay off the Hard Boiled movies Cycles

[pionte]

The low oil level light and low oil pressure lights are 2 totally different warning systems. Never rely on the oil level indicator, manually check your oil weekly . And if the red oil pressure light comes on stop the engine immediately, do not re start untill you have found the cause . low pressure can be terminal , low level is just that .

[Aidan@Partsworld-uk.com]

My Service light came on and a Check oil level indicator . I topped up with the recommended grade of fuel however the check indicator light remains on . I took it to the garage and was advised that it would take 24 hours for the indicator to reset itself . This sounded like Friday afternoon bull to me but I had no alternative but to leave with the indicator light still appearing . Is this actually right ?

Just thought I'd update you on this: as mentioned further up the thread my oil light went off after 24hours, it has now come back on and managed to stay on for about 3days now. After constantly topping it up I took it down to Citroen and they have checked it over after not seeing any obvious oil leaks. From checking on the system Citroen have stated that there is a brand new bulletin on this problem. All of which is done under warranty and it seem to be a problem when the car is running and loosing oil. So if you have this problem then take it to your dealer asap and get them to check it over.