Why might the change engine oil light come on for about 15 seconds when I start up my truck?

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
107,000 MILES
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ORANGETEACH
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I just changed the oil about 1,000 miles ago, but the change engine oil light started coming on the last few days when I start my truck. It goes off after about 15 seconds. Sometimes it will seem a little jittery in those first 15 seconds or so. Why might the light be coming on other than just needing to change the oil?
Oct 27, 2011 at 1:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did you re st the light when you changed it?? if not, then with the key on, engine off, depress the gas pedal to the floor 3 times in 5 seconds and wait for the light to go out. it is then re set.

Roy
Oct 27, 2011 at 1:34 AM
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