oil preasure warning light

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
97,000 MILES
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GULLY GIL
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Hi my oil preasure warning light is coming on and i added 3 quarts of oil recently its been 2 months since car has had tuneup.When i check the oil its full
Sep 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may just have a faulty sender unit, best to get the oil pressure checked with mechanical gauge, this will prove oil pressure one way or the other.
Sep 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Have the oil pressure checked.

There is a possibility the oil strainer inside the oil pan is clogged preventing oil from being sucked by the oil pump.
Sep 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM
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GULLY GIL
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Thank you for the replys.Will take it to mechanic do i keep the engine off till then?
Sep 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It is best not to start the engine under such circumstances as the engine could be damaged if oil is not being sent to the various sections for lubrication.
Sep 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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