The Collin

Vehicle: 1999 Honda Civic CX
Mileage: 117,500
Engine: Stock

When I start my car, all instrument lights come on and then go off( as typical ), then the oil light flashes on/off quickly after it has started. I've never noticed this before, up until about 2 weeks ago.

I changed the oil about 1,500 miles ago. There are no leaks, and the level is good.

The car is running fine, I just wonder why it's doing this. If it's a sign of something going to possibly go out soon, or if it's because of the recent temperatures here in OK (100+), even though it's garaged, and it's been in the high 80's-lower 90's recently.

The Collin

I did some research, and it seems maybe it's possible that the Fram filter I used is causing this because of an anti drain back? I've used these before without an issue.

94EG8

i've seen it before where all it was, was the oil filter.

The Collin

I think I am going to hook up an oil pressure gauge and see if the readings fall within spec. It doesn't do it every time I start it, either.

tico

could be the use of a cheap oil filter.i always use a OEM or HAMP filter. and remember OEM spec pressures are withe the use of an OEM filter