Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 126

Oil Pressure Warning Light
If you have a problem with
your engine's oil pressure,
this light may stay on after
you start your engine, or
come on and stay on when
you are driving.
This indicates that oil is not going through your engine
quickly enough to keep it lubricated.
The engine could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil pressure problem. Have it fixed right away.
This light
can
come on briefly, which is normal and
doesn't
show a problem:
As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn
your key to RUN and goes off when the engine is
started. If it doesn't,
be
sure
to
have
it
fixed so
it
will
be there to warn you.
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For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop
sign, the light may blink on and then off. In addition,
if
you
make
a hard stop, the light may come on
for a moment.
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CAUTION:
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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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NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected
oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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