check oil light keeps flickering on and off it happened 2 or 3 times

2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
22,600 MILES
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DAYB
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When I was driving back to the city last night, I noticed that my check oil light was flashing, it happened at least 2 or 3 times. I thought it was that I was running out of oil. So I bought some oil and checked it. However my oil is still pretty full. So I don't know what's going on. Is it just a sensor or would be there something more serious to this?
Feb 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi yes could be a sensor but could also be more serious you need to have your oil pressure tested manually if oil pressure is fine then replace the sending unit
Feb 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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DAYB
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okay thanks, just thought I knew it could of been a sensor issue, not too sure thou still. I will have to do that when I go to my mechanic next week.
Feb 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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BILLYMAC
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good luck
Feb 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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