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Honda: 95 Honda Accord Check Oil Light, oil light, Honda


Question
Recently my check oil light came on. I checked the oil and even added some but to no avail. What should I do next? Is it safe to drive?

Answer
DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR. Have this checked before you drive the car. The oil light on this car comes on when the pressure falls below about 9 psi. Have the oil pressure inspected with an oil pressure gauge. If you are lucky it's just a failing oil pressure switch, but it could be a clogged oil pick up screen or even an oil pump failure.