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Generally, that is caused by the engine idle RPM going below normal. When stopping, you take your foot off of the accelerator pedal, and the engine returns to idle. The oil pump RPM and output is directly proportional to the engine RPM and if the idle speed is below that required to maintain normal oil pressure then the guage will indicate it. There could be several causes for this: idle speed set too low, worn oil pump, worn engine, partially clogged oil filter, and probably some that don't come to my mind right now. The first thing you should do is to have the idle speed properly set and then "watch" to see if the issue goes away. IF it does, then that was the problem. If it doesn't, then you ought to have a qualified mechanic check it out.
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