Q: Oil light on
I hear knocking, the oil pressure is not registering, and the oil light is on.
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Hello. This could be an indication that your oil pump needs to be replaced. However, it could also indicate that your engine is going bad and needs to be replaced. I would recommend that you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, come and diagnose your Oil Light in order to determine what exactly needs to be repaired on your truck.
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