1994 Ford Mustang oil pressure

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 86,000 MILES
I have a 94 mustang v6 that someone let sit 10 years I have changed the oil in it and used the wrong kind of oil noticed pressure gage was saying high pressure so I drained it and used the right kind drove great for a day now its not getting all its power and gage goes to 0 if idle raises with rpms
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 AT 4:16 PM

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Tiny
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If you hear clacking noises while idling then the pump may be bad but put a manual gauge on it to see what the pressure actually is. Use 10w30 oil.
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 AT 4:22 PM
Tiny
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Well running 5-25 now cant help matters I guess and no clicking noise that I can tell although I have a cracked converter on there so somtimes it seems like its clicking when not ill thicken up the oil before moving forward I guess
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 AT 5:36 PM
Tiny
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Don't thicken the oil as it willclog the rings then you'll have old smoky it only takes 4 psi to turn the light on so as long as youhave pressure don't worry about it. Also a lot of oil filters can cause this. I only use and recommend napa, Purolator, wix, bosch and ac.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2014 AT 6:36 AM
Tiny
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Well I changed up the oil and now it's acting like it's loosing power I had recently had the fuel pump replaced before then it was kind of bogging down like now. Can't be it again can it?
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Thursday, March 20th, 2014 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuelpresure with a gauge first. Also check intake vacuum if 15" or below check for a clogged exhaust
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Thursday, March 20th, 2014 AT 3:42 PM

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