oil light

2003 FORD TAURUS
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MANNING11
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I have a 2003 Ford Taurus, and while driving every so often my oil light flicks on. What could be causing this ?
Dec 5, 2010 at 11:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Dec 5, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check oil level (change oil and filter )
check and suspect oil pressure switch
remove oil pressure switch install a gauge and check for pressure if low suspect oil pump and or internal engine
Dec 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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