Oil Light

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
183,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BWALLAC1
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Why does my low oil light come on when i slow down or stop? Sometimes even cut off.
Mar 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the fuel pump and oil pressure sending unit

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Mar 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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