1995 Chevy Astro dash showing low oil pressure

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETECODY65
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hi looking at buying an astro looks good runs fine but on tickover the oil pressure light is flashing, seller assures me its a faulty switch and he has a reciept for a new oil pump he has had fitted does this sound plauseable
Jul 8, 2010 at 4:05 AM
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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.
Jul 8, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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