Oil pressure light 2019 Toyota camry

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I have a 2019 Toyota Camry with 4,400 miles. The last few days the low oil pressure light comes on but after 15-20 minutes of driving it comes off. I’m thinking it has something to do when the car heats up? I recently got an oil chance in case that matters or helps. Any ideas what could be causing this?

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Have you checked the oil level since the “recent oil change”?

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You have a warranty so call the dealer service department and tell them this info. They will decide if you can drive it there or have it towed . Of course as Tom said check the oil level .

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Oil level is good. I’m going to dealer tomorrow morning

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If the oil pressure light comes on, you’re supposed to stop your car immediately and have it towed in. Driving 15 to 20 minutes multiple times is a very bad idea. Keep your fingers crossed that you haven’t permanently damaged your engine.

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On a car that new, if the oil level has never been too low, the problem is most likely an inexpensive oil pressure sending unit, or a major internal problem in the engine. Warranty good! Good luck and please let us know what is found.

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The question I have is WHO did the oil change? If it was a DIY job or done by someone other than a Toyota dealer then a warrantyh claim could be eaisly denied.

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as long as there are receipts, and you can prove the oil and filter met all of Toyota’s specs . . . Toyota corporate is not in a position to deny warranty coverage

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If the oil light is steady, you can drive. If it is flashing, you can’t. I had that on my Dodge Caravan 2014 year and it was a faulty signal from the sensor and it was changed for free in 2016 under warranty and recall.

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There are specific warning messages like;

“Low oil pressure, stop in a safe location, see owners manual”

“Engine oil level low, add or replace”

“Maintenance required”, this would not be confused with a low oil pressure warning but is expected at to be displayed at this mileage.

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It’s not like the CEL…if it comes on, pull over at a safe place ASAP, turn off the engine and check the oil level in the engine

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