I have a 2006 mazda v6 3.0 engine when driving my oil light comes on upon stopping and flickers periodically while driving.What could be causing this?

Asked by mzq_100 Dec 09, 2015 at 02:43 PM about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Low oil level may be the cause. Check your oil! Another possibility is a bad oil pressure sending unit or a loose connection at the sender.

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thats right...also change the oil and filter asap...

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low oil amount or the oil is too thin check the sending unit or replace with a oil temperatre gauge

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