1997 Ford Thunderbird oil light

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
65,200 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANKLEON
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My oil engine light came on and stays on, my oil level is fine and the oil is clean and doesnt need changing, why doesnt it go off?
Jun 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have any type of engine knocking noises ?

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
Jun 17, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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