dj219957

Would it be acceptable for the oil pressure light to take slightly longer to go out in this cold weather?
Mine takes about 1-2 seconds after starting to go out if its started from stone cold in this freezing weather.
After that it goes out immeditaly on subcequent starts.
The car is due a oil and filter change. Could this be the cause maybe? wrong grade? (10w40)
I dont like the idea of no oil pressure for that long, especialy in a impreza with chocolate main bearings.

Your thoughts/opinions please

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

oil pump possibly on its wayout?

dj219957

i did have the oil pump inspected and the backing plate bolts bonded in at the cam belt change so im hoping its not that.

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

i sometimes get it early in the morning (i leave for work at about 6.30).
I too have recently had my cambelt changed and the oil pump was checked but the oil light would stay on for a split second longer before that it was done (i use 10w60)

dj219957

i think i will have to put it down to the cold weather. frightens me a bit though! i am having the sump replaced next week (it has big dent it in) with oil and filter to rule out a restricted oil pickup pipe.