Vauxhall Corsa oil light on from cold start for 20 seconds

Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Variant: 1.2 manual petrol
Model Year: 2007

Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres

Hi when i start my corsa from cold in the mornings it is noisey but not a tapping or rattling noise and the oil light stays on for around 10 to 20 seconds then when it goes off the car is fine all day ,iv changed the oil and changed the oil filter any ideas please

Posted: May 5, 2015 (9 years ago)

alan norman

Points: 3

Dependant on mileage , but may be indicative of engine wear / lack of oil pressure on start up .Could be oil pump weak or worn .

Posted May 5, 2015 (9 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,682

Its only done 74,000 and car has full vauxhall service

Posted May 5, 2015 (9 years ago)

alan norman

Points: 3

if i decided to change the engine in my 2007 series d 1.2 corsa will all corsa engines 1.2 1.4 fit straight in ,and will drive shafts fit