On 28 Sep 2004 05:28:57 -0700, (Ricky
Spartacus) wrote:

>>Juan > wrote in message
>> Chris > wrote:
>> >Juan > wrote:
>
>> >>I have 94 honda civic. The Oil pressure indicator light would
>> >>sporadically blink at times. I changed the oil to the recommended
>> >>weight 5w-30.The light didn't show for a day or so and then it was
>>> blinking on and off again.I checked the level and it was normal. I
>>> drained a bit and added "restore Engine Restorer & Lubricant".
>> >>Now the Oil pressure light is always on. Did I make a mistake in
>> >>adding that? When the car is idling it sounds fine . A bit more RPM
>> >>and there is a slight rattle. Is that bad bearing(s). I am afraid to
>> >>drive it now. Any thoughts as to what the problem is?
>> >>Thank you. John
>> >>When the car is idling it sounds fine
>
>> >Is it an electrical bad contact.
>
>> Thanks for the support!
>> I took the oil pan off(hard to do , had to remove the stupid exhaust)
>> and removed the Oil Pump screen. I soaked the screen in gasoline and
>> got a small tooth brush inside to get the oil residue and other gunk
>> off the screen.
>> Put it all back together, put a thicker oil in and after 6.5 Lonnnngg
>> hours, IT WORKED! The light went out and all is back to normal.
>
>Congratulations, but don't celebrate just yet. When the bearings fail, a
>knocking noise can be heard depending on the rpm, load, gear
>selection, etc. Cleaning the screen only solves an immediate problem.
>But what lurks ahead may be an expensive new motor and a probability
>of being stranded. Hondas are sensitive with a lack of oil. Adding
>Engine Restorer & Lubricant to the unburned hydrocarbons, water,
>sludge, gummy and acidic that have made its way into the oil pan
>obviously made it worse. The proper way to go is increase your oil
>change intervals and increase your driving time. Avoid short trips or
>low rpm driving, and check for a clogged PCV.
>
>Remember:
>Yellow = drive about 10-20 miles under 50mph.
>Oil light flashing = drive to a stop then shut off motor.
>Oil light stays on = SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY.
>
>Rick


Thanks. I'll do just that.

John