ClintonP929

When I accelerate in my truck the red oil light thingy turns on for a second and goes away until I step on the accelerator pedal again. I should also mention I can only see it when in low light, like its hardly on? If that makes a difference. The truck doesn't leak or burn any oil either, haven't touched the oil since I bought it a month ago. (Note: I didn't know of this when I purchased it, I test drove during day and couldn't see the light).

Also, I feel as if the truck has a lack of power, unless these trucks just are generally underpowered and that's how its supposed to feel I don't know, probably connected to the problem above.

Any thoughts?

Its a '89 Toyota Pickup

the171

you might have an oil pressure issue. The light coming on as you suggested is a sign of early bearing or oil pump failure. i believe the light comes on at around 7-10 psi which is very low. if so this is a major problem with the motor, i would shut it down and investigate before the engine becomes caked in metal shavings. oil pressure gauges are mandatory in older vehicles imo.

wyoming9

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If the light is very dim not as bright as when you turn on the key prior to starting.

I would say you have something grounding back through the circuit lighting the light

Some place you might have a loose ground moving when you step on the throttle.

For peace of mind it would not hurt to check with a pressure gauge.

Depends just what you are comparing it to as for being under powered.

Rerunn

Check the connection at the oil pressure switch

HighLux

As cheap as they are...order a new pressure sensor....make sure to get the right one....one type for idiot light...another type for actual gauge.

I kinda like to know for sure what my oil pressure is doing....so...get on that...takes 5 minutes to replace.