1987 Mercury Villager Oil light

1987 MERCURY VILLAGER
198,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COOKY
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My oil light goes on and off, mostly when I am breaking. Does that just mean I am low on oil?
Mar 7, 2010 at 10:54 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.If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Mar 8, 2010 at 5:38 AM
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