1997 Pontiac Sunfire oil light

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGMEXICAN
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when the car is at idle the check oil light come on. I have checked the oil it's full. Was told need to change oil sending sensor. IF true where can I find it?
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Feb 11, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Chances are the oil sending unit is the problem, unless you hear knocking and ticking from the engine when the light is on. It should be near the oil filter on the car. It will have one plug going to it and it's easy to replace.

Let me know if you have other questions.

joe
Feb 20, 2009 at 7:49 PM