1989 Volvo 240 oil light is on

1989 VOLVO 240
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CAMARO701
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last day in 25 below weather I noticed the oil pressure light on . I parked the car and waited to check it later Started up easy, lots of oil on dip stick. Wondering How do I check to determine if it is the oil pump or the sendor or a sensor that is screwing up? Does a 1989 Volvo have a diagnostic check that would determine the problem? I do not want to drive it if there is no oil pressure.
Feb 3, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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BLACKOP555
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you will have to use a manual oil pressure guage, if the pressure is low then its a pump/oil issue, if pressure is high and fine then the sendingunit/ switch is no longer functional.
Jul 17, 2008 at 6:08 PM