oillight flickering

2006 FORD BANTAM
230,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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the oil light flickers when my bakkie gets hot.
Jul 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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Hello,

I would change the oil to the next heavier weight ex 10/20 go to 10/40 as the engine wears the oil pressure goes down which lights the light. A heavier oil will do better.

Here is a guide to help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

and

https://youtu.be/BJqbLex4C4A

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 10, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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