2003 Saab 9-5 oil light

2003 SAAB 9-5
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALPHAWAVE
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my oil light is on, there is a large explaination point (!) and it beeps. I checked the oil, it is full.
Feb 20, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch/sensor.If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Feb 20, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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MNTHNY4
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u may have a blocked oil pickup screen ,[sludge ] get engine internals checked ,remove valve cover first [check for sludge build up inside engine ] if found remove oil pan & clean out sludge ,i have found out that a good oven cleaner works great for breaking down sludge ,good luck.
Mar 15, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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