Q: Oil pressure sensor
Hi I recently noticed my oil pressure sensor light flicker randomly, so first thing I did was check my oil level and it was at the max mark, what can the issue be ? Could it be the actual sensor or do I have another issue. Thanks in advance
My car has 161000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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