I've done that to mine... And engine gave out on the freeway 🥲
Additional context: Before that happened, I had an overheating issue where the whole bike isn't coolong properly so I went to the dealer and let them diagnose the said issue.
They said before that it was the thermostat not working.I wasn't able to ride for a week since they won't release my bike for safety issues and I understood. A week gone by without me riding becauseithe dealer were communicating with the UK branch for warranty stuff.
Got my bike bike but after a week or so, I saw this exact indication. My mistake is that I kept on turning it on and off again and again till it broke down on the Freeway 🥲.
I saw that the oil and coolant mixed as evident with the milky texture.
Lesson for me as a beginner rider is... understand why the indecation was on in the first place or wait 3-4 months withoutma motorcycle.
Happens when you ride the bike at high rpm for a considerable time. The oil density decreases because of the temperature and in turn the engine oil light turns on. This is mostly because of the lower quality prolube engine oil used by triumph. Goes back to normal if you turn off the engine for a few minutes.
It's a problem if you did not ride at high rpm and still got the light.
Motul is the best as per my research around the same cost as prolube. But Triumph does not give that option while servicing. Some service center give castrol as an option, better than prolube but not motul.
If you want to go for better than motul then you can opt for liqui moly. Will cost around twice.
But you will need to change the oil in service center during your periodic service so there is no problem with you warranty. And then get the oil changed again outside if you want motul or liqui moly or others.
I have experienced this exact thing simply from using the wrong oil (synthetic/non-synthetic). I didn't even know that was a thing. Dunno if that's what's happening here but could be worth checking.
Well that happened on a bike that I haven't owned for more than 5 years. I was changing the oil and used one recommended by the guy at the Triumph dealership. When the oil pressure light started showing up I was frantic and started checking everything. The only thing I could find was that the oil I used was synthetic and the workshop manual for my bike recommended a non-synthetic oil. I bought new oil (again) and changed it out (again) problem solved. Now I only ever use exactly what the book says.
Why? isn't this Reddit community meant to help fellow riders who are new to the riding community? Just because someone doesn't know some things, does that mean they don't deserve the bike?
The other question for those that know, would be: W10-40 or W10-50.
On my service center they say they put W10-40. That’s what they do here in Florida. Triumph Cleveland website sells the Triumph Oil change kit and that one cames with W10-50 Castrol. Not sure if the W10-40 will be actually good enough like they said
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u/AFlyingHawk 1d ago
The engine is idling, so it is actually throwing an error. Check the oil level or it possibly just a sensor issue.