Emissions inspection and maintenance programs, Oil warning light – Oldsmobile 2000 Intrigue User Manual

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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs

Some state/provincial and local governments have or may
begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could
prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.

Here are some things you need to know in order to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not
working properly.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD
(on

-

board diagnostic) system determines that critical

emission control systems have not been completely
diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be
considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if
you have recently replaced your battery or if your
battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed
to evaluate critical emission control systems during
normal driving. This may take several days of routine
driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does
not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system
readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to
prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Oil Warning Light

If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine or come on when
you are driving.

This indicates that oil is not going through your engine
quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could
be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

The oil light could also come on when the ignition is on
but the engine is not running. This is normal. The light
comes on as a test to show you it’s working, but the light
should go out when you turn the ignition to ON. If it
doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a
problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

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