1986 Volvo 740 Oil Light

1986 VOLVO 740
186,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have oil in the car, but the oil light comes on when driving. What causes this?
Oct 2, 2010 at 9:36 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 engine bearing.
Oct 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM
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