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Tony,
don't run it with low oil pressure - you will damage the engine. WHere did the oil leak out? Is it staying in now? Not sure what you mean by "check gauge" - maybe check engine? If you can pull the codes from the ECU that may help. WHere is the oil level on the dip stick? reply via comment to the orignial question.
After the car has set for awhile, does it have oil that has dripped from it on the ground? If not it is burning the oil and it is going out thru the exhaust pipe. They do this when the valve seals have worn or is damaged. Oil gets thru the valves and into the cylinders, is burned and goes out the exhaust.If this is the case the spark plugs will have trouble at start up because oil is on the plugs, and when it does start it's going to smoke, at least at first. Have a dependable mechanic look at it.
You mentioned that the battery light stays on, which suggests that the battery may be the problem. Corrosion on the battery coils may have built up, making it time for a replacement. If you have a store like AutoZone or Advanced Auto Parts in your area, you can take your car there for a free diagnostic (of the battery). They also offer free checks on engine light trouble codes, etc. The oil light issue may indicate a leak, perhaps from a damaged oil pan. Only a certified technician would be able to help you determine that part. If you do have an oil leak, make sure to keep extra bottles of motor oil with you. If the levels get to low or run out, you could destroy your engine. Good luck!
First check the oil level by means of the dipstick. If it hasn't got any oil it cant leak either. Under no circumstances should it be started without oil up to the correct level.
why eliminate head gasket? head gasket failure can cause loss of both fluids. i suspect the oil light is lost oil pressure because the head gasket is toast or the head is now warpped and thus leaking. you should be able to see signs of leakage around the head.
do you see any oil getting into your rad? if not then the oil must be leaking around the head.
battery is probably low.when trying cranking for a period of time battery get weak thats why battery light on.charge battery.to see if it hold a charge.when battery fully charged it should be 12.5 volts.with engine running alternator out put should be 13.5 to 14.5.if not replace the alternator.or have it tested.when replacing valve covers make sure your pvc valve.in valve cover in place if not your car will stall out and idle rough.your oil leak on inside of your car from a leaking oil line to oil pressure gauge.thats why your oil light is on.
The same thing happend to my wife's car. DId you check the oil pan? They are know to rust out and crack, all the oil leaks out. My wife's car did the same thing and when I checked under the engine the oil pan was totally cracked and all the oil leaked in my driveway!
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