1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 100

Features & Controls Oil Warning Light(3.7~6 ENGINE) v If you have a problem with your this The oil light could also come on in three oil, other situations: light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are When the ignition is on but the engine driving. This indicates that oil is not is not running, the light will come on going through yourengine quickly as a test to show you it is working, but enough to keepit lubricated. The engine the light will go out when you turn the could be low on oil, or could have some ignition to Start. If it doesn't come on other oil problem. Have it fixed right with the ignition on, you may have a away. problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Don't keep drivingif the oil b pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that It catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Damage to your enginefrom neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by YOL warranty. 98