1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 119

Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. 0 On four cylinder engines, when engine is idling the at a stop, the light may blink and off. In addition, on if you make a hard stop, the light may on for a come moment. This is normal. . . The engine could be low oil, or could havesome on other oil problem. Have fixed right away. it The oil light could also come on in the following situations: When the ignition is on but the engineis not running, the light will come on as a testto show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition toSTART. If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem withthe fuse or bulb. Haveit fixed right away. Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure islow. If you do, your enginecan become so hot that it catches fire.You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine fromneglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty, 2-63