1999 Mercury Cougar Oil light

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
91,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GOPACK44
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Why does my oil light come on when idling but only after the engine is warmed up?
Aug 8, 2009 at 10:47 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 abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
Aug 8, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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