Oil Issues, New to the forum

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IanChassels

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2014

Hey guys,
New to the forum and a new truck driver. I've had a 1994 Ram 1500 Magnum for about 6 months now, and I've noticed that the oil light keeps on coming on when I'm coming to a stop or when I am switching gears. What could be the issue here? Oil leak? Pressure issues?
I'm not a mechanic by any means but I am trying to learn so any insight is good by me and would help me greatly.
Also, I noticed on my engine there are 2 oil caps. One reading "ENGINE OIL" and the other says "ENGINE OIL FILL". What is the difference between the two?
Please understand that I'm a newbie to a lot of this, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
Anyone help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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Green 01

· #3 · May 15, 2014

The cap that says Enine Oil is where you check the oil level and the Engine Oil Fill is where you add the oil... Like hydrex suggested I would check your oil level on level ground after you engine has sit not running for at least 5 mins.... hopefully it is just low on oil... if it is not then I would take it to a trusted mechanic to have the oil pressure checked. Do you have any knowledge on whrn it was last serviced? Oil change , plugs, wires, cap and rotor? That can slso contribute to oil light as it would run low idle. I hope this helps and welcome to the Z! All of us are here to try and help you.

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