2000 Toyota Celica Oil light after filling up car with gas?

2000 TOYOTA CELICA
133,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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THEANDREAXOXO
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After I fill up my car with gas, I start the car and shortly after the oil light comes on and the engine seizes up. It will do it several times and then if I let it sit for a while it will start and work fine. At first I thought it was just a coincidence that I was at the gas station but it has happened every time now just like clockwork. What could be wrong?
Feb 18, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Best check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to rule out the oil pump and engine bearings-
Feb 18, 2010 at 4:56 PM
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