OIL LIGHTstays on for few seconds after cold start
 

i hav a dohc zc and when i start it in the cold i noticed the oil light stays on for a few seconds. it does not do this when warm tho, i suspect a bad oil pump? the engine doesnt appear to be knocking, does n e one hav any suggestions or ideas?? o ye almost forgot doesnt want to idle on it own when could either if that has any influence, im thinking the choke is not running propely so i have to hold down the gas a bit for a min before it ants to idle, this part doesnt worry me just the oil lite

RE: OIL LIGHTstays on for few seconds after cold start
 

What year Civic? Is the oil level low? Have you checked the oil pump pressure? See pictures for 92-95 Civics.

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RE: OIL LIGHTstays on for few seconds after cold start
 

its an 88 crx with dohc zc swap, oil level is good

RE: OIL LIGHTstays on for few seconds after cold start
 

maybe the oil's too thick? I'd try to switch to a lighter oil first, just because it's so easy to do.

RE: OIL LIGHTstays on for few seconds after cold start
 

ye i think its too cold out and my oil hasnt been changed in a while, it didnt do it today and it was warmer outside today