1999 Honda Accord with 270,000 miles. Oil light flashing. (Honda Accord Engine Indicator Lights)

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Question Details Asked:Jan 05, 2012 - 05:56 PMStatus:Closed

yusuf1	1999 Honda Accord with 270,000 miles. Oil light flashing. The light flashes if I make a sharp turn or come to a sudden stop. Now this past summer the bottom fell out and oil was leaking like a faucet. Had it worked on, belts replaced, filter, the works. When the light flashes I leave the car running and check the level, ok there. No oil leaking under the car either. What gives? Could it be a sensor? Thanks for any info.
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mr_shiftright 01/05/12 9:54 pm PST

Could be a sensor or perhaps the baffling in the oil pan (the partitions that keep the oil from sloshing around) has come loose. It's also possible I guess that the oil pickup tube to the oil pump is loose and you're sucking in air. Are you possibly over-filled with oil? That can cause cavitation (churning) and affect oil pressure.

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mr_shiftright 01/05/12 9:54 pm PST

Could be a sensor or perhaps the baffling in the oil pan (the partitions that keep the oil from sloshing around) has come loose. It's also possible I guess that the oil pickup tube to the oil pump is loose and you're sucking in air. Are you possibly over-filled with oil? That can cause cavitation (churning) and affect oil pressure.

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