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Old 04-24-2011, 11:43 PM
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Hi,

My car is telling me that engine oil pressure too low.
What should I do?
Old 04-25-2011, 10:20 AM
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It could be a number of things:

Oil pump not providing enough pressure
Faulty sensor
A leak in the crank case or lines (assuming there is an external cooler

Low oil pressure warnings are serious - I'd take the car in to a shop and get it diagnosed ASAP.
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make sure the oil level is correct first. but by all means do not drive it until you figure out the problem
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Originally Posted by pauliehcfr
make sure the oil level is correct first. but by all means do not drive it until you figure out the problem
+1. You don't want the car to start using its own oil as it wont stop once it starts.
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