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2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
160,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRY WOOD2
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check engine light starts flashing after driving for a little while then a read out says oil pressure low stop engine. gauge goes nuts then back to normal and car runs fine.
Apr 12, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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Hello Jerry,

It sounds like the oil pressure sensor has gone out and need replacement.

Here is the location of the sensor, its above the oil filter,

Please let me know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Best, Ken
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Apr 15, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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