2000 Mazda Protege Engine Oil Light Flickers On Off Occasionally Stays On This

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
230,000 MILES
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engine oil light flickers on and off. occasionally stays on. is this an oil pump issue? if so how do you change the oil pump?
Dec 5, 2012 at 3:47 AM
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could be but oil pumps are rare failures. could be clogged pick up screen or worn main and rod bearings. have a manual test done to confirm.

Roy
Dec 5, 2012 at 3:49 AM
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