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first thing to check is to make sure you are not low on oil, second would be a dirty filter, third would be a weak sensor that may not be reading the right oil pressure and forth would be the oil pump is getting week and only build enough pressure when at higher engine speeds.

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Q: Why does oil light come on when you stop or slow down on 1997 Pontiac sunfire?
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