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will low oil throw a cel?

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will low oil throw a cel?

just wondering. my 06' 3.0 with only 4,500 miles on it keeps getting a check engine light every few days. i keep resetting it but it keeps coming on after a couple of days. i have to take it in to get the ABS checked out anyway but i was just wondering if low oil will make it come on? my dipstick was showing it right on the low line so i added a little more. now its halfway up on the stick. haven't driven it yet to see if the light comes back on.
 
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have you had the codes actually read? do that first then you can see what its coming on for...
 
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not yet. haven't had a chance to go to the dealership, and going to the local autozone and having it done is gonna be hard here in puerto rico
 
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ah didnt see that puerto rico.... drive around now that youve filled you oil, check your gas cap also
 
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The only thing check engine lights show are emmisions readiness codes. Low oil will have nothing to do with a check engine light, although it can have a lot to do with early rod bearing replacement so make sure you keep on top of that lol.
 
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