2012 Ford Ranger oil light.

2012 FORD RANGER
70,000 MILES • TURBO • 4WD • MANUAL
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MOUCHA
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oil light staying on engine making a bit of a noise,oil topped up no leaking.would changing oil filter make a difference as dont know if it has ever had a service.
Jun 29, 2015 at 8:28 AM
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JDL
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Changing oil and filter is a good start. Use an analog gage and double check oil pressure. The only spec I could find, engine at operating temp, minimum 15 psi @2000 rpms.

I looked at service bulletins for the oil issue, nothing caught my attention.

As far as mechanical ticking, I saw one about belt tensioner ticking or something.
Jun 29, 2015 at 8:56 AM
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JDL
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Just to add, I can't rule out oil sending unit issue for the light. The oil light, I can't tell if that is service lamp, meaning, change oil and filter, or something else? Your owners manual should be able to tell you.
Jun 29, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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MOUCHA
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ok thank you,do you think it could be somethink serious.
Jun 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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MOUCHA
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hi,had filter change but still the same any other solutions you may have please.
Jun 29, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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Change your oil and filter then double-check your oil pressure, go from there.
Jun 29, 2015 at 1:12 PM
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