1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 125

Oil Pressure WarningLight This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. But, when this lightcomes on and stays on, it means oil isn't going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, oryou might have some other oil problem. Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become hot that it so be catches fire. You or others could burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your key to RUN and goes off when the engine is started. If it doesn't, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. For the four cylinder engine,when idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. In addition, if you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment.