Oil check light
I was driving my disco all day long and as soon as I drove up in the driveway to my house, check oil light came on why ????? I heard no ticking no clanking and I do have a full tank of oil. Nothing smells burned no smoke coming out of the tailpipe so I’m bumped and confused.
Last edited by dmenchaca1966; Jun 19, 2026 at 06:12 PM.
If you are in a very hot climate right now could cause the light to come on if you are running a lower weight oil
a failing/leaking oil pressure switch can cause it - of course oil pump issues if it hasn't been changed out over the years/mileage
a failing/leaking oil pressure switch can cause it - of course oil pump issues if it hasn't been changed out over the years/mileage
Last edited by disco96sd; Jun 19, 2026 at 08:20 PM.
Does the light go out at higher RPMs, then back on at idle? Maybe check the actual pressure with a gauge. Oil light switch activates when oil pressure drops below 8 psi or so, as I recall. Checking actual pressure may involve removing the oil pressure switch, so maybe get a new one to pop in its place after the test, and install thicker oil, like 96 said.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bulldozer32
Discovery II
21
May 24, 2010 10:30 AM



