2000 Ford Taurus Oil Pressure Light

2000 FORD TAURUS
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DHARDMAN73
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The oil pressure light illuminates when I press the brake. Usually starts when I've been driving for about 20 minutes or have been going at a speed of over 60 miles. But when I start accelerating again it goes off. What would make the oil pressure light illuminate when I press the brakes?
Feb 20, 2007 at 4:58 PM
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CHEVY22
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have you checked the oil lately ???
Feb 20, 2007 at 10:57 PM
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DHARDMAN73
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This happened even after I got the oil changed and the mechanic doesn't know what's causing it. Is there some type of substitute I can use when I change the oil to help the engine oil pressure level?
Feb 20, 2007 at 11:17 PM
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CHEVY22
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i would have the oil pressure sensor checked ,and if that is ok you may want to have a manual oil pressure test done to determine whats causing it
Feb 21, 2007 at 1:18 AM
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DHARDMAN73
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Thank you for your response. I think you might be right because the check light just started coming on yesterday which in the past usually meant one or more of the sensors needed to be replaced. I'll make sure they check the oil pressure sensor when I take it in.
Feb 21, 2007 at 1:49 AM

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Have the oil pressure sensor checked. If it tests good, perform a manual oil pressure test to determine the cause.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Ford Taurus with a 3.0 engine reports the oil pressure light coming on when braking after about 20 minutes of driving or at speeds over 60 mph, then going off when accelerating. The oil was recently changed and the shop did not find the cause. The expert recommends checking the oil pressure sensor and, if it is okay, performing a manual oil pressure test. The owner plans to have the sensor checked.

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