Oil Pressure Light - Pontiac 2006 Torrent Owner's Manual

Oil Pressure Light

The engine could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
The oil light could also come on in three other situations:
•
When the ignition is on but the engine is not
running, the light will come on as a test to show
you it is working, but the light will go out when you
turn the ignition to START. If it doesn't come on
with the ignition on, you may have a problem with
the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
•
If the vehicle is idling at a stop sign, the light may
blink on and then off.
•
If you make a hard stop, the light may come on
for a moment. This is normal.
If you have a low engine oil
pressure problem, this light
will stay on after you start
your engine, or come on
when you are driving. This
indicates that your engine
is not receiving enough oil.
CAUTION:
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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.
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