1993 BUICK LESABRE low oil pressure

2. If you’re “idling” at a stop sign, the light may blink
3. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
on and then off.
moment.
But, when this light comes
on and stays on, it means
oil isn’t going through your engine properly.
You could
be low on oil, or you might have some other oil
problem.
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A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the 001 pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil
as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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‘‘Check Oil Level” Light (Option)
CHECK
OIL LEVEL.,
The “Check Oil Level”
light is lit for three seconds
as a bulb check each time
the ignition key is turned to
the RUN position.
If
the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced.
If the engine
oil is more than one quart low, the light
will come
on briefly, then go off for 15 - 25 seconds,
and then come back
on for 20 - 40 seconds.
However,
if it has not been more than eight minutes
since the engine was
shut off, the system will not
register a low engine oil condition.
If the “Check Oil Level” light comes back on, the
engine oil should be checked at the dipstick and then
brought up
to the proper level if necessary. See
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.

0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions on the container label.
Use suds
only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with
a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Then dry
it immediately with an air hose, a hair
dryer
or a heat lamp.
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Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need
to use it, then:
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Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with an air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to
help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 11 1
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 112
Fuel
........................................ 106
Volts
....................................... 115
Gasoline
....................................... 231
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 233
Gear Positions
................................... 73
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 265
Graphic Symbols
................................. 12
Guard Against Theft
.............................. 66
Guide En Francais
................................. 2
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Ialogen Bulbs ................................. 250
[azard Warning Flasher
........................... 196
[aze. Driving in
................................. 173
[eadlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 250
[eadlight On Warning
............................. 96
[ead Restraints
.................................. 17
[earing Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 298
[eater
..................................... 123. 126
.eater. Engine Block
.......................... 72. 239
Highway Hypnosis”
............................. 179
:ill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 180
ills. Parking on
................................ 182
.itches. Trailer
.................................. 191
:olding a Baby in Your Car
......................... 42
.ood. Opening the
............................... 234
:orn ........................................... 83
:ot Coolant Warning Light
........................ 110
[eadlight High-Low Beam Switch ................... 87
:igh Speed Shifting When Your Engine is Running
...... 74 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 208
Hydroplaning ................................... 172
Ice. Driving
on ................................. 186
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 269
Identification Number. Vehicle
..................... 269
Idling Your Engine
................................ 81
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
........... 228
Ignition Key Positions
............................ -69
Indicator.
Turn Signal ............................. 85
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear ....................... 162
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 106
Infant Restraint
................................... 43
Inflation. Tire
................................... 256
Inside Mirror
.................................... 99
Inspection. Tire
................................. 257
Instrument Panel
................................ 104
Interior Cleaning
................................ 262
Interlock. Brake-Transaxle Shift
.................. 73. 80
Introduction How to Use This Manual ................ 10
..................................... J ack. Tire 216
Jacking Up the Car
.............................. -216
Jump Starting
................................... 198
Keys
.......................................... 58
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 61
Kilometer Indicator
.............................. 105
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Label. Service Parts Identification .................. 269
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 85
LapBelt
........................................ 38
Lap-Shoulder Belt. Usage by Children
................ 53
Leaving Your Vehicle .............................. 79
Light. Safety Belt
................................. 24
Light.
Turn Signal Indicator ......................... 85
Lighter. Cigarette ................................ 103
Lights
.......................................... 95
Lights
Daytime Running
.............................. 98
Panel
........................................ 96
Time Out Feature
.............................. 96
Traffic
...................................... 152
“On” Warning
................................. 96
Operation
.................................... 86
Lights and Gages. Warning Indicators ................ 106
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 253
Locks. Door
..................................... 59
Locks. Rear Door Security
.......................... 65
Long Distance Driving ............................ 178
Loss of Control
................................. 168
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
.................... 112
Maintenance Schedule
.......................... 277
Maintenance Inspections
.................................. 292
Record
...................................... 295
Schedule
.................................... 280
Underbody
.................................. 267
Malfunction Indicator Light
........................ 11 1
Manualseat ..................................... 14 Markings. Pavement
............................. 153
Master Cylinder. Brake ........................... 248
Methanol
in Gasoline ............................. 231
Mirrors Convex Outside
.............................. 100
Heated Outside Rearview
....................... 100
Inside
....................................... 99
Outside
...................................... 99
Visor Vanity
................................. 102
Mist. Driving
in ................................. 173
Mobile Telephone. Adding a
....................... 128
Mountain Driving
................................ 180
MTBE in Gasoline
............................... 231
N (Neutral) Gear Position ......................... 74
Net. Convenience
................................ 101
New Vehicle “Break-In”
........................... 68
NightDriving
................................... 169
Night Vision .................................... 170
Notices About Damage
............................ 11
Octane Required for Your Car
..................... 231
Odometer
...................................... 105
Odometer. Trip
.................................. 105
Off (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 69
Off Road Recovery
.............................. 166
Oil. Engine
..................................... 236
Oil Pressure Warning Light
........................ 112
Operation
in Foreign Countries ..................... 232
Operation of Lights
............................... 86
Oil. Change Your Engine
...................... 239. 277
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