oil light comes on when idiling

Asked by dwright290 May 29, 2015 at 02:49 PM about the 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

have 2005 dodge stratus sxt automatic. Just had oil changed, plenty of oil. After driving about 10 minutes oil light will come on when car idles, goes out when car is in motion.

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Sounds like you have something that's plugged and only lets oil in under high pressure. I would drop the pan and check any screens or pick up tubes in there.

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