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Oil pressure warning light coming on and off, 1996 850

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
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1997 - 2004 C70
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Re: Oil pressure warning light coming on and off, 1996 850

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Replace the 'O' ring (s?) on the dipstick. When were they last replaced? They go hard and that allows it to vent.

I know the later 2 ring 'O' rings are no longer listed but are the same as an early P2.

Neil.
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