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2. If you're "idling" at a stop sign, the light may blink
on and then off.
Check Oil Level Light (Option)
3. If
you make a hard stop, the light may come on
for a
But, when this light comeson and
stays
on, it means oil
isn't going through your engine properly. You could be
low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem.
moment.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by your
warranty.
CHECK
OIL LEVEL
The CHECK OIL LEVEL
light is lit for three seconds
as
a
bulb check each time
the ignition key is turned to
the
RUN
position. If the
light doesn't come on, have
your vehicle serviced.
If the engine oil is more than one quart low, the light
will come on briefly, then go off for 15-25 seconds, and
then come back on for 20-40 seconds.
However, the system will not register low engine
oil if it
has not been more than eight minutes since the engine
was shut off.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on, the
engine oil should be checked at the dipstick then
brought up to the proper level if necessary. See "Engine
Oil" in the Index.
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