My 2005 Chrysler 300 leaks oil and oil light comes on when car idles. What's the problem?

2005 CHRYSLER 300
69,000 MILES
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SRICE
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The oil light comes on when the car is idling.
Nov 17, 2011 at 10:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the leak is from the oil sending unit and its being bad is causing the light to come on. Check that first. NOTE: I am assuming that you don't hear any ticking or knocking when the light comes on.
Nov 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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RASMATAZ
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--Check the oil pressure with a gauge if normal replace oil pressure switch if abnormal could mean oil pump or engine bearings
Nov 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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