Q: oil hand keeps flickering had engine oil level sensor replaced

asked by on June 17, 2016

Had engine oil level sensor replaced but had in dashboard for oil flickers when I go over twenty Niles or sit in the idling position

My car has 199999 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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