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Light comes on at start up and shuts off when

I have a 05 dodge durangp and oil pressure light comes on at start up and shuts off when restarted,what can this be and can i fix it myself?

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If you don't change your oil often the oil pump screen gets covered with gunk and will cause your low oil pressure light to come on, and I suggest you drop your oil pan and check because your oil pump can be damaged. Go to any auto zone and they will print out step by step instructions for you .

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