What does it mean if your oil light comes on then goes off?
What does it mean if your oil light comes on then goes off? Low oil pressure means the pump isn't circulating enough oil, or there isn't enough oil in the system for the pump to circulate. The oil is important to keeping the surfaces lubricated, so if the oil light comes on and the pressure is low, pull over and turn off the engine. What to do when your oil soon light comes on? Press and hold the odometer button. Insert the key and just turn long enough for the inside lights to turn on, but not try to start...