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My low pressure oil light keeps coming on when i stop and i just got my oil changed. The oil is not low. What could be the problem?

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Hi,
That means LOW PRESSURE , not low in volume. Pressure is measured in PSI. The reason that your light comes on when you are at a stop is because your engine goes to idle at a stop and would normally have lower pressure. That doesn't mean you should get a low pressure light though.. I would have it checked by a pro right away as this could be your first warning before a serious problem.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 16, 2008

SOURCE: Low Oil pressure light in idle at stop

Depending on the amount of miles, maintenance records, or how hard the car has been driven either by a previous owner, or by yourself. The engine's main crankshaft bearings or the connecting-rod bearings could be excessively worn.

Also, it could very well be a wiring problem to the sensor and/or computer causing the problem.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: Gallardo engine oil light blinging

there is not just one pump in that car its a dry sump system it doesnt work that way. Take your car to the Dealer

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John Weathers

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: Low oil pressure light coming on

SOunds like your oil pressure sending unit. It is right by the oil filter.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2009

SOURCE: STOP ENGINE-LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER INSTALLING NEW

The idle may be to low or the motor is just old and a new set of rod bearings is need with an oilpump to bring the pressure back up.

Bill

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  • Posted on Feb 18, 2010

SOURCE: OIL PRESSUE LOW

You probably have a bad oil pressure sending unit or a bad connection to it.

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