OIL LIGHT COMES ON? HELP.

MY OIL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN OR WHEN I COME TO A HARD STOP. THE OIL LEVEL IS FINE. I THINK I MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE THE OIL SENDING UNIT BECAUSE MY CAR IS 13 YEAR OLD. WOULD THAT BE THE REMEDY. CAN ANYONE HELP ME.

Make sure that your level is topped off when cold first.

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'89 420 SEL
'90 300 SEL
'68 Olds 88 Convertible
'84 300 SD (sold it)

[andy day]

....different cars I know but I once drove a '86 Opel Manta GTE that did exactly the same when I changed the oil to Mobil 1. The engine just hated it and the oil light wound up driving me mad with it's continual flashing and flickering. I drained and refilled with a stock 20W-50 and never had another moments trouble. What oil you running in yours ?

[jeffsr]

When it comes on, how long does it take to go out? Check your sump for damage. Check connector at level sending unit.

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Jeff Lawrence
1989 300e
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Thanks guys for your input.

I am currently using 5W 30. I change my oil every frequently every 2000-3000 miles. I suspect it to be something electrical due to the fact that it is the light coming on. I estimate that it usually comes(stays) on for about 10-30 seconds. The time it stays on also depends if I come to a full stop then the light will diminish. I bought a oil sending unit at the dealer and plan on replacing the part tommorow.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CHANGE THE UNIT