Oil light blinks

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JGONZALEZ
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Hello, I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute V6 ES, with 69,000 miles. After driving for a while on a full stop or if the car is in park the Oil light begins to blink, the mecanic told me it could be the oil pump, or the oil. since I bougth it used i decided it to chenge the oil pump. After changing the pump the same situation I cahnge the oil and put HD 40, the problem stopped on the last change of oil the problem started again.
What do i need to do?
thank you
Feb 13, 2007 at 2:13 PM
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COSMO
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The first question is.....have you been changing your oil every 8000km's? Sounds to me like you shold have you oil pressure tested

Cosmo...Mazda TEch
Feb 13, 2007 at 6:01 PM
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JGONZALEZ
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Yes I have had it checked the mecanic says it's ok, but when the ligth blinks he does see a small drop in presuure, that was why he recomend the oil pump change. What else could it be?
thank you for your help
Feb 14, 2007 at 9:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be excessive engine bearings clearance.
Apr 3, 2007 at 1:14 AM