IF my oil light comes on, What is it indicating

Asked by redskins1 Oct 29, 2012 at 12:50 PM about the 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

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Agreed w/ Tom. And if that light is on, most likely you will need a new engine or major engine work. That light does not come on (usually) until the engine oil level is extremely low and running the engine when that light is on will damage the engine quickly and extensively.

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