My oil light comes on just when I put my keys in and am about to start the bike and turns off once I start the bike. If it turns off when I start my bike does that mean everything is ok?
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It's all good, that's normal operation. It is telling you there is no pressure, when the oil pump turns and some pressure comes up, the light goes out. -
You car probably does the same thing. Have you never questioned it?
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Yes, that is okay.
Think of that light as an oil "pressure" light, it comes on when there is no or low oil pressure (it is not a low oil level indicator).
If the light did not come on when turned on key before starting engine, then you should be concerned that there is a probelm with the indication (probably bad bulb).
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Always ask questions... never hurts and someone else might be thinking the same thing but didn't ask...Comment
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Thanks guys, that is totally what I thought it was but was just not 100% sure.Comment
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FYI, the oil pressure on these old Suzuki's is extremely low. usually between 1.4 - 7.1 psi It's also very rare to have one with a true oil pressure problem.Comment
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