Based on your description, it sounds like the oil sending unit may be bad. It isn't an expensive part, easy to replace, and is located near the oil filter. If this continues to happen (as long as there is no knocking or ticking in the engine), I would replace it. Chances are if you look at it, there will be oil on it from leaking.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 11:15 PM