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Brett
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2006
11:50:20
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 Subject: Oil pressure drop at stop???
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When I am driving, my oil pressure gauge reads just over 40# when I come to a stop, it drops way down to the left, not at 0, but at the first line! It has done this since I bought the truck, but today, sitting at idle at a stoplight, the engine seemed to kinda hicup. Never did it again the rest of the day. Just wondering if this is a normal or safe drop in pressure, or should I ba alarmed?
1997 Dakota 2WD 318
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2006
10:32:58
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It's not uncommon to see a slight drop at a stop but it is to see it drop that much.
it could be sender unit issue. i'm assuming you have checked the oil level and it's ok? how long since your last oil change?
If you get no/low pressure, engine can cut out and die.
- Dan M
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hey
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2006
11:31:35
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had the same problem in an 01 jeep wrangler. changed the oil pressure sending unit and have not had a problem since.
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