Oil Starvation?

abdiel · Oct 27th, 2019, 23:48

2001 Volvo v70 2.4S auto petrol, 125K miles.
For the past week, my oil warning light ( oil can) has been staying on for approximately 5 seconds on cold start & warning message " oil pressure low stop engine ASAP" has flashed up. I have immediately stopped the engine each time & on a restart, the oil can light goes out almost immediately. This evening after finally getting my portable garage erected I started the car to reverse it up the drive & the warning light stayed on for about 7 seconds & the engine gave a nerve-jangling rattle before I could shut it down. The oil level is almost at the top of the mark on the dipstick & a Service including oil & filter was done in June this year.
Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? It sounds like it could be oil starvation, but what could be causing it?
Any help would be very gratefully received as I love this old girl & would hate to see her destroyed by my ignorance!
Kind regards, Phil.

Brendan W · Oct 28th, 2019, 09:36

Have a search here for failed sump o rings letting the pump starve. Fix is sump off and new seals.

Clan · Oct 28th, 2019, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Brendan W

Have a search here for failed sump o rings letting the pump starve. Fix is sump off and new seals.

yes indeed , volvo sell the set of 8 or so O rings , but use the correct chemical sealer which volvo supply when refitting the sump .
The last few days have been very cold hence thicker oil in the morning , it is easier to suck up air than oil :-)

abdiel · Oct 28th, 2019, 11:59

Brendan W and Clan, thank you very much gentlemen for taking the time to reply, it is very much appreciated! I shall get the parts ordered ASAP.
Kind regards, Phil.

reggit · Oct 28th, 2019, 14:46

Had that on a petrol (bifuel) which had around 90,000 miles on it but looked to have been badly looked after. It’s a bit of a messy job, but not complicated.

Oct 27th, 2019, 23:48	#1
abdiel VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 23:23 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Further North than the Back of Beyond	Oil Starvation? 2001 Volvo v70 2.4S auto petrol, 125K miles. For the past week, my oil warning light ( oil can) has been staying on for approximately 5 seconds on cold start & warning message " oil pressure low stop engine ASAP" has flashed up. I have immediately stopped the engine each time & on a restart, the oil can light goes out almost immediately. This evening after finally getting my portable garage erected I started the car to reverse it up the drive & the warning light stayed on for about 7 seconds & the engine gave a nerve-jangling rattle before I could shut it down. The oil level is almost at the top of the mark on the dipstick & a Service including oil & filter was done in June this year. Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? It sounds like it could be oil starvation, but what could be causing it? Any help would be very gratefully received as I love this old girl & would hate to see her destroyed by my ignorance! Kind regards, Phil.

Oct 28th, 2019, 14:46	#5
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Had that on a petrol (bifuel) which had around 90,000 miles on it but looked to have been badly looked after. It’s a bit of a messy job, but not complicated. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Oct 28th, 2019, 09:36	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Have a search here for failed sump o rings letting the pump starve. Fix is sump off and new seals.

Oct 28th, 2019, 11:59	#4
abdiel VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 23:23 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Further North than the Back of Beyond	Brendan W and Clan, thank you very much gentlemen for taking the time to reply, it is very much appreciated! I shall get the parts ordered ASAP. Kind regards, Phil.

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