Thread: low oil pressure light on and off

Originally Posted by elejes

It just hit 90,000 miles. Would a overlow of oil (1/2 quart) trigger the light? Like I said, it has not turned on since Thursday. I hope it's not a major issue.

I always put 5 quarts in. 1/2 qt over is not too bad, just don't go any more than that or it could cause frothing of the oil.

Originally Posted by elejes

Is the oil pump replacement a weekend job?

Again, an oil pump replacement will NOT fix this issue. It sounds more like potential bearing issues.