2000 Toyota 4Runner 2000 Toyota 4runner oil light blinks

2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
198,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSLISA789
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we have a 2000 toyota 4runner and the oil light blinks when the truck is running at low rpms? Could this be just the switch or the pump??
Mar 30, 2010 at 7:33 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.
Apr 21, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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