check gauge light

[Ben G man]

My "check gauges" light comes on, and simultaniously, the oil pressure gauge drops quickly.
this all happens in a second or two, and does it only when a stop the car quickly, or accelerate quickly. the engine continues to run normally, and i doubt the oil pressure is actually droping.
I'd appreciate any advise thanx!

[auto09]

it might be the sensor my oil pressure drops when i stop for a light or at a stop sign. just keep the rpm's between 800 and 1000 rpm ot put the car in N till you start driving again. also try useing a thicker weight oil

[auto09]

Originally Posted by auto09

it might be the sensor my oil pressure drops when i stop for a light or at a stop sign. just keep the rpm's between 800 and 1000 rpm ot put the car in N till you start driving again. also try useing a thicker weight oil

[Ben G man]

ok thanx!
Someone told it may be the sensor.
I'll try heavier oil first

[narishma]

when you stop or accelerate suddenly, the oil is going to rush either forward or backward, causing the sensor to send a false reading.