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Hello everyone.

I have a new problem with my VZ Commodore.
When I go to start the car I get "Service Oil" error.
I've checked error codes nothing, so now I'm thinking when I last took it in
to service maybe they used the wrong type of oil? But I have done a lot of driving since then I don't understand why it wouldn't have come up before?

What could be causing the error and is the car still safe to drive?

Edit: Oil was new in the car after service before anyone asks, and i've checked oil levels they are fine.
 

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Hello everyone.

I have a new problem with my VZ Commodore.
When I go to start the car I get "Service Oil" error.
I've checked error codes nothing, so now I'm thinking when I last took it in
to service maybe they used the wrong type of oil? But I have done a lot of driving since then I don't understand why it wouldn't have come up before?

What could be causing the error and is the car still safe to drive?

Edit: Oil was new in the car after service before anyone asks, and i've checked oil levels they are fine.

This can be a cluster programming error or the oil pressure switch is dicky. The over seas's cars had the service oil from memeory.

The VZ oil pressure switches are looking to be a VZ pest and bugger up easy.
 

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humm so can i still drive it ? and should i take this one to holden or to the same service centre as they promised to fix something they didn't do a good job on before.
 

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humm so can i still drive it ? and should i take this one to holden or to the same service centre as they promised to fix something they didn't do a good job on before.

If its a cluster error the car will drive no problem but for the chime. If it's the oil pressure switch - you may not know if the pressure fails. This would be unlikely in a young car - but not impossible.

I'd take it back to the place that serviced that car and get them to have a go if they have the scan tool.

Holden will be able to fix the cluster programming issue if it's that, and replace the oil pressure switch. (the switch was a little over $100 new)
 

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thank you very much for that, but i have no chime nor do I have any light showing up on my dash, it goes away straight after I turn the car on.

Sounds like a cluster programming issue and should be an easy fix. Holden may even do it under warranty - give em a call and see what they say.:thumbsup:
 

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if it was the oil pressure switch, service vehicle soon is usually the chime that sings
 

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I had the same msg in my car but its was "service eng Oil". Just took it to Holden they upgraded the software Cost $52. Told me it was a error on Holdens behalf for overseas models.
 

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I had the same msg in my car but its was "service eng Oil". Just took it to Holden they upgraded the software Cost $52. Told me it was a error on Holdens behalf for overseas models.

Just one point, if holden made the mistake then why does the end user have to pay for their mistake? :bang:
I'll get it fixed tomorrow morning i'll post back as to what the mechanic said, he seemed to know what I was on about.
 

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Just one point, if holden made the mistake then why does the end user have to pay for their mistake? :bang:
I'll get it fixed tomorrow morning i'll post back as to what the mechanic said, he seemed to know what I was on about.

Cuase my car was out of warranty!!
If i took it back to the dealer where the car was purchased, then yes they would cover it. im not driving 50km just for that.:whistling
 
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