I have been driving it about a month and would have done like 100 miles. About 70 miles ago I changed the engine oil. Lately it is raining in California. All of a sudden, within about 0.5mile of driving, Low Oil Pressure Warning Light came on and flickering.
All the fluid level is more than max level. Firestone might have put 5qt instead of 4qt.
You’re gonna need the oil pressure tested with another gauge. Most shops have their own calibrated gauge they can easily test it with. Presuming you aren’t hearing any weird noises, could be something as simple as a faulty oil pressure sensor. If you want to be extra cautious, don’t run the engine any more, tow it to a shop.
If you replace the sender before driving again (often pretty cheap and easy - it’s usually near the oil filter) then start the car: if the oil light is not on and doesn’t come on (except when the dash lights come on just before you start the engine) while driving, you are OK.
But overfilled oil needs to be addressed before you do much driving. I’d ask the shop to come extract it via the dipstick hole. Then see about the sensor and indicator light.
I started the car and let it idle - after about 2 mins, the engine oil light came on. So I turned it off. I need to tow the car to adjust the oil level.
Had the car towed and re-did the oil/filter.
M/c demonstrated to me that even with 3qts of oil the “engine oil light” came on (its very dull though).
He put 4 qts and the (dull) “engine oil light” was on. As I drove home 3-4 miles, it disappeared. Then started the engine again it came on but disappears as I start to drive.
The light is not bright red as you see when you first turn the key (without the engine running).