My Oil Change light is coming on in my 2002 chevy camaro....why?

[greenmonkey511]

I am under the regular scheduled mileage and the 3 month period. Please help

[Jarlaxle]

You need to change your oil.

[just a guy]

Its not an oil Change light. Its an oil pressure light to notify you of low oil pressure or if your oil pressure is too high.

If there is not enough oil in your engine you will have low oil pressure and that is probably the case with your vehicle. It could also be a bad sensor.

Keep track of your mileage and change the oil every 4 to 5,000 miles. Every 3,000 miles is not necessary. It is OK to extend the life of the oil. They recommend every 3000 miles because most likely the oil has been recycled, therefore has a shorter life span.

[bostonianinmo]

glitch is right. Follow her advice!

[computer_glitch_uhoh]

Just because you haven't reached the normal mileage or 3 month rule doesn't mean that you don't have to change your oil yet. You're car may have been driven harder and the oil burned up quicker. Either that or you have an oil leak and need to put some oil in her. Either way, don't ignore the check lights, they are there to protect you from potentially ruining your car.

[jogging]

check your oil level

[MIKE]

did you reset it last time you changed the oil? The car doesn't know when you did it last, it's just counting miles since the last reset.

[Q,way]

Low Oil Or Low Presser

[Sunny]

Have you checked your oil level? You may be nearly out of oil!

[Victoria]

i would say you need to put oil in or if you had ur oil changed recently they could have put too much in.u should get it checked out just incase.