Oil light comes on when stopped and goes off when driving, why?

Asked by Ed Feb 09, 2015 at 08:26 PM about the 2004 Dodge Caravan SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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If the oil level is fine it might mean the oil pump is starting to go bad.

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that, or the oil pressure sending unit is going out. try that first. it is more likely and cheaper and easier to replace.

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