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Old 09-20-2011, 11:13 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by justinatl70 View Post
I did this job and I wonder how long does your oil light stay on? I got really nervous after about 20 seconds and turn the car off due to the oil light on. No oil at this point had reached the housing (the filter was still dry). Should I have ran this for a minute or two? I remember changing oil and the light staying on but I can't remember how long.
I would disable the fuel pump and the ignition coil and crank the engine until the oil pressure registers or the oil light turns off. If you can remove the spark plugs, it will be easier on the starter and battery.
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