1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 109

0 If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can becomeso hot thatit catches fire.You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil is problems can be costly and not covered by your warranty. If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off. Checkthe oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil"in the Index.) If the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time, allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan.