Engine Oil Lamp Light

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SCHANTHA
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I have Mitsubishi Galant 2002. I had my oil changed about a couple of months ago and i know i have not driven at least 3,000 miles yet. the engine oil lamp light would come on when im parked but when i start to accelerate the light goes off.
Aug 30, 2007 at 1:20 PM
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[quote:fb9573da8b="schantha"]I have Mitsubishi Galant 2002. I had my oil changed about a couple of months ago and i know i have not driven at least 3,000 miles yet. the engine oil lamp light would come on when im parked but when i start to accelerate the light goes off.[/quote:fb9573da8b]

Your problem is normally associated with low oil pressure due to a worn oil pump, or it is unlikely but could be due to wrong oil or engine running excessively hot of low oil level causing engine wear
hope this helps
Aug 30, 2007 at 3:31 PM