I've got a '91 Dodge Colt 200. Despite approaching 200,000 miles on the odometer, the engine has never been overhauled or anything. (Just regular minor tune-ups and a scheduled timing-belt replacement.) I cannot buy another care for at least another three years, so I have to keep this one on the road. Naturally then, I'm alert for any signs of impending wear-related breakdown. Lately, my oil light has been going on during idle even though engine oil level being full. My question is, since this "oil light" thing has only started occurring in recent months, can I interpret this as a sign that my oil pump could use some *preventive maintenance soon? (*Preventive... in the sense of preventing a sudden oil pump failure, resulting of course in costly/catastrophic engine damage.)
Thanks in advance for any helpful feedback, information or advice, etc,
Sodah