Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 95

Features & Controls
Oil Pressure Gage
(opTlonr)
The oil pressure gage shows the engine
oil pressure in psi (pounds per square
inch) when the engine is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in
kPa.
Oil pressure may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature and oil
viscosity, but readings above the red
warning zone indicate the normal
operating range.
A reading in the red zone may be caused
by a dangerously low oil level or other
problem causing low oil pressure. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately.
A
Don't keep driving if the oil
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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pessure is low. If you do,
I
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be
costly and is not covered by your
warranty.
Oil Warning Light
If you have a problem with your oil, this
light may stay on after you start your
engine, or come 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 problem. Have it fixed right
away.