2001 Ford Escort Oil Light Comes Only Idling Stop Soon Start Driving Off

2001 FORD ESCORT
170,000 MILES
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My oil light comes only when im idling at a stop light . But as soon as i start driving it goes off .
Mar 5, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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you have low oil pressure when idling. have it checked asap before you do engine damage from no oil pressure

Roy
Mar 5, 2013 at 11:50 PM
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