The Oil Light. If you have a problem with the actual oil pressure in your car, chances are it isn’t intermittent. And it almost certainly isn’t a condition that changes rapidly back and forth. Thus, a sporadically blinking oil light is probably the clearest sign that the sensor itself is on its way out. If the oil is low (below the minimum mark), add oil and then recheck the level. Don’t overfill it. Start the engine again and let it run for a minute. Check if the light stays on or goes out. If it goes out, you can get back on the road. If it does not go out within 10 seconds, cut the engine off and have the car towed. When your Oil Pressure Light comes on, you can bet that there is a reason. It could be something as simple as being low on oil, or it could be an indication of serious engine problems. The trouble is, you don’t know whether the