Oil light

2005 DODGE NEON
205 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DODGENWW
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Y does my oil light come on when I come to a stop the idle drops and sometimes it dies the oil level is full and new filter no leaks either
Jul 9, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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HMAC300
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it could be a bad oil filter for one or it may be an engine bearing problem. I only use Purolator, wix or napa
Jul 9, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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DODGENWW
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Bearings are brand new and so is the oil filter
Jul 9, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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DODGENWW
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And it only happens when the car is up to temp
Jul 9, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Maybe it's a bad sender?

Just how low does it idle (RPMs, not a guess)?

Maybe you could remove the sender and replace it for a test with a mechanical gauge.

Pic of mine below, you could even use a under dash aftermarket gauge (maybe $20). Temporarily run it out of the hood and into your window. This will give you a Real Pressure reading at different RPMs and at operating temperature. Maybe just for peace of mind, then you might install a new sender. Some just replace it, and carry on without any testing.

The Medic
Jul 9, 2016 at 9:24 PM