Engine oil pressure sender

Tiny
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Low oil level was on for two days. It is off checked oil dip stick it full the low oil level light went off, but now check engine light is on.
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 5:18 PM

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Tiny
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The place to start is by having the diagnostic fault codes read and recorded. Those will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. The people at many auto parts stores will read those codes for you for free.
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 5:24 PM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 5:33 PM
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KEN L
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It sounds like the level sensor has gone bad this will light the check engine light.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Saturday, April 15th, 2017 AT 12:15 PM
Tiny
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Check engine light on code p0011
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Saturday, April 15th, 2017 AT 1:00 PM
Tiny
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P0011 - Camshaft position sensor performance.

You didn't list your engine size. The diagnostic procedure varies according to which engine you have.
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Saturday, April 15th, 2017 AT 11:24 PM
Tiny
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Sunday, April 16th, 2017 AT 3:43 AM
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KEN L
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This code can also be set by low oil pressure. I would do a manual check on the engine to see if the pressure is low, if so you will need to pull the pan and check the oil pump pick up for blockage due to lack of maintenance.

But I would try a new oil pressure sender, at the time install a manual oil pressure gauge which you can get from amazon for $35.00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186NTKP8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0186NTKP8&linkId=4339f7aba2cec02e6e42c22dd30f47c7

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

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Monday, April 17th, 2017 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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Thanks a mechanic told me I need a engine oil pressure sender did check oil dip stick full don't understand why check engine light is on
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Monday, April 17th, 2017 AT 2:15 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep that where I would start. here is its location so you can replace it.

First jack up the car

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

here are some diagram that will help you.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken

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Monday, April 17th, 2017 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken
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Monday, April 17th, 2017 AT 3:26 PM

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