Chevrolet 2001 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 158

Oil Pressure Indicator/Low Oil
Pressure Light
3800 V6 Engine
Under normal conditions the indicator should read
slightly above the half way point between the low "L"
and high"H" settings.
If your oil pressure falls too low, the indicator will read
at the low setting in the red zone. The LOW OIL
PRESSURE light will be illuminated in the message
center, also. If this occurs, you should have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
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The oil pressure
indicator tells you if
you have the correct
oil pressure in your
engine to operate
your vehicle.
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This message is displayed in the message center when
the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound
continuously, also.
If this occurs, you should have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
CAUTION:
Don't 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.
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