i have a low oil pressure light on

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
145,594 MILES
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DAVIS91
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The light will come on and go off the oil is reading full on the dipstick and has no leaks
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Possible faulty sender/sensor. Aside from doing a physical check of the oil pressure with a known good gauge, you could replace the sending unit.
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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