1999 Mercury Tracer engine oil preesure light is on

1999 MERCURY TRACER
133,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOOTSINTHESUN
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Why did the engine oil light go on?
May 6, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be low on oil. Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
May 6, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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