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Low oil after low coolant message

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:20 pm
by jmcsfr
I have a 1995 3.1L v6 beretta 2d coupe. Today when I started the car I got a low oil level message on the dash. The oil was a little below the "low" mark on the oil dipstick but I bought oil today and instantly without thinking when I poured it in I just didn't stop pouring it. So the engine probably has around 5-9 quarts in it I put about 5 quarts in it a few days ago. Waiting for the car to cool down and then I'll flush and re-add the oil. I'm not sure what is causing the low oil. I'll be looking into the haynes manual for anything related too it, prior to this I had a low coolan message which is no longer on the dash when I start the car.

So I have some questions. Is there anything likely that would cause these effects? Low coolant, then low oil.. The oil does NOT look like coffee so I don't think any oil is getting into the coolant or vice-versa. The engine is running a little rough today theres a strong vibration when stopping-and-going. Any help is appreciated I'm thinking something is terribly fucked up Thanks.

Re: Low oil after low coolant message

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:07 pm
by Chad91GTZ
Crank throws are slapping the extra oil, drain some out before you blow it up.

Re: Low oil after low coolant message

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:46 pm
by Barry
Holy crap man, drain the oil and start over again. These motors hold around 4qts, maybe a little more. If it is at the low mark on the dipstick, 1/2qts will bring you to full.