1997 Chevy Cavalier oil light remain on when temp undicator

Tiny
ALVAROROD31
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,550 MILES
When I run my car, and temperature raise to the middle of the indicator, oil light is on, then when I acelerate de car then light goes off, only just when the temperature is in that rangr, in low temp, is not happened.
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 AT 11:58 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Most likely a short in the IP, but to be safe, have oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Thank ´s for your help mmprince4000. I will ASAP.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009 AT 8:25 AM
Tiny
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Your welcome, while it may be something simple, don't take any chances with oil pressure, if actually low, it will destroy an engine.
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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 8:59 AM

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