2003 Pontiac Grand Am Oil Light

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
55,045 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NATHANE
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The oil light keeps coming on a random times and when that happens there is a loud tapping noise in the engine. The oil is full and just recently changed out. What is causing this?
Aug 13, 2009 at 1:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge sounds like the oil pump pressure relief valve sticking
Aug 13, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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NATHANE
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ok thanks but how would i go about doing that?? i know some about cars but not a whole lot
Aug 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the oil pressure switch remove it hook the gauge and start vehicle and read the oil pressure.
Aug 14, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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