2000 Pontiac Grand Prix low oil pressure light

Tiny
DPRIV08
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
I just got an oil change yesterday and after I got it my low oil pressure light came on, I was wondering what that mean't and what I should do?
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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If you haven't check the oil level check it if okay could be the pick up screen/oil galleries clogged up. If it continues, check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 AT 2:03 AM

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