2001 Toyota Corolla oil light

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARGELIO01
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i have a 01 corolla, when i start the vehicle, the oil light stay on for about 5 seconds then dissapear. after the oil change, the light stay on all the time and i hear some noise but i just turn it in off, why that thing happen. i appreciate your help with this matter thanks
Dec 4, 2008 at 9:58 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-abnormal could mean the oil pump and engine bearings -Lil bit concern about the noise you hearing-could mean the engine bearings-
Dec 4, 2008 at 10:04 PM
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