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1997 Mark VIII 245,000 miles. I replaced the timing chains at 242,000 miles in 2013. Car was mostly in storage since that time.
Always used Extended Performance Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic oil.
Was driving West on I-10 just east of San Antonio in Texas when the red oil light came on at approximately 75 MPH. Tried to pull over and shut off the engine, but the engine shut off by itself. I was able to coast to a stop and got out and checked the oil. The oil level was full and there were no leaks.
The engine cranks over but does not start. The crank pulley turns, so the engine is not seized, but will not start. Car was towed home.
Looked through the Shop Manual, but cannot find any type of automatic engine shut down when there is no oil pressure signal reset instructions.
So, does the ECU shut off the ignition system when it senses low of no oil pressure?
I have not had time to do any additional diagnostics.
I assume the worst at this point, but was hoping someone might know what built-in protections the Mark VIII had in 1997.
Always used Extended Performance Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic oil.
Was driving West on I-10 just east of San Antonio in Texas when the red oil light came on at approximately 75 MPH. Tried to pull over and shut off the engine, but the engine shut off by itself. I was able to coast to a stop and got out and checked the oil. The oil level was full and there were no leaks.
The engine cranks over but does not start. The crank pulley turns, so the engine is not seized, but will not start. Car was towed home.
Looked through the Shop Manual, but cannot find any type of automatic engine shut down when there is no oil pressure signal reset instructions.
So, does the ECU shut off the ignition system when it senses low of no oil pressure?
I have not had time to do any additional diagnostics.
I assume the worst at this point, but was hoping someone might know what built-in protections the Mark VIII had in 1997.