check engine light, '88 5jkcstq (low on oil?), and type 44 comments

[Ken Keith]

Aleksander Mierzwa <alexaudi at kki.net.pl> wrote:
>
> At 21:26 00-11-27 -0700, auditude at neta.com wrote:
> 
> >I noticed that my oil level was around a half to three quarters of a 
> >quart down, the day that I saw my check engine light come on a 
> >couple times.  After I topped it off, I haven't seen the light come on.
> 
> Low oil level causes hydraulic lifters to rattle, mimicking the sound of
> enigne knock. BTDT many times.

Good.  I'll pull the ECU after work today, and get it boxed up for 
getting chipped.  I'll be sending it to Scott.

You know, having low oil is probably a good reason in itself to keep 
off the boost and rpms (not to mention adding oil).

Thanks,

Ken