Why does my oil pressure light keep flickering?

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SK8ERELF90
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I drive a 95 chevy cavalier. My oil pressure light, the little lamp (I'm assuming that's what it is because I also have a check oil light) flickers on and off every 5 seconds when I am idling. I recently changed my oil. I also fixed a leak in the power steering pump and replaced the fuel pump and the alternator, both of which needed repairs for a few months. It is only when I come to a stop that it does this, and I drive a long distance every day. It is very consistent every 5 seconds. Any ideas? Thanks
Jan 24, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be low oil pressure or the switch could be bad too. Rent a mechanical gauge from a parts store and see what pressure shows.
Jan 24, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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