Engine runs strong, oil level fine, what causes oil light at idle under 1200 RPM

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The oil light goes on under 1200 RPMs while idling but, only when the car is warm. It also goes off in neutral. Is this most likely an oil sludge pick up screen/oil pan gunk problem?

jon97211 in Portland OR

Nov 6, 2015

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