Why did the oil light flash a few times and then go off?

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SaraAnn
07/30/25 9:38am
The reason the oil light flashes a few times and then goes off is due to low pressure during cold engine start-up. Here are the reasons for the oil light illuminating: 1. Insufficient oil level: Normal oil consumption reduces the oil pump's output as the oil volume decreases, eventually leading to low oil pressure and triggering the warning light. 2. Engine overheating: Prolonged aggressive driving keeps the engine under high temperature and load conditions. Even with sufficient oil, elevated temperatures thin the oil, causing it to leak through component gaps and resulting in low oil pressure. 3. Oil pump failure: Wear or improper assembly of oil pump components creates excessive clearances, causing the pump to malfunction by either not delivering oil or delivering insufficient oil, which activates the warning light.
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