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Pump Up The Volume

Q. The OIL light comes on when and only when the car is moving and I turn right. The valves are really noisy and they keep getting worse.

The oil level is fine and is according to the manufacturers specifications.

1993, Mazda 626
4 Cyl
Automatic
Over 160,000
Fuel Injection
ABS Brakes
P/S - A/C - Cruise control
8. Rack and pinion steering.

What's happening?
Thanks.

A. I think you should be looking at the oil pump here. it sounds to me like it's ready to give it up. It may be putting out pressure most of the time, but it's not pumping the volume. Not even enough to keep the lifters pumped up. I would get it replaced before too long or the engine will suffer serious damage.

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