[kdrain]

1997 v40 Petrol 2.0
200,00km

Oil light came on last night, intermittently with revs at first (would disappear with rpms), then solid. Car is due for an oil change, but otherwise running great. I wasn't able to safely pull over for several miles, but checked oil and found it on the low end of the dipstick. Added a couple liters, no leaks after watching it run a bit. Light is still on. The oil light is on solid from the moment the key is turned, FWIW. Took a chance and drove it home. No knocks or weird stuff but was very worried. Put about 20 miles total on it from the time the light came on.

In two days the car is about to be sitting for the winter so there will be a chance for repairs in the spring, hence my willingness to take a chance and drive it rather than shell for a tow. In the meantime, I've read several threads on this oil light and have come up with the following:

1. I shouldn't run the car until this is resolved. Very short trips may be okay, like to find a parking lot to do the following work in.
2. Replace oil pressure sensor first. This is a screw in spark plug looking thing on the front of the block. If no results,
3. Change oil and filter in case it's simply a blocked filter. If no results,
4. Drop oil pan and clean sump intake screen and the rest of the pan.

This seemed like the rational order based on ease of work and possible cause. My question is, have I missed a step? Also, how easy is it to remove the oil pan and clean the sump? Sounds pretty straightforward, but want to know if anyone who has done this can give a shout. If it's rather easy, I would consider doing that step first rather than risk wasting an oil change.

Thanks!