Oil light

Tiny
MANNING11
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus, and while driving every so often my oil light flicks on. What could be causing this?
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 AT 11:53 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
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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Sunday, December 5th, 2010 AT 11:55 PM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Check oil level (change oil and filter )
check and suspect oil pressure switch
remove oil pressure switch install a gauge and check for pressure if low suspect oil pump and or internal engine
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Sunday, December 5th, 2010 AT 11:59 PM

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