1997 Dodge Dakota That Loose Oil Pressusre Will Comes Back Changed Fillter

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
125,000 MILES
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ELCAMINO 68
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I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota that loose oil pressusre and then it will comes back. changed oil and fillter a coupl of times, it still comes and goes. Is there an answer for this problem.
Jan 15, 2013 at 2:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be a clogged pick up screen or a bad oil pump.

before assuming it is a true reading, have the oil pressure checked manually first.

does the motor make noise while it goes to 0???

Roy
Jan 15, 2013 at 2:53 AM
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ELCAMINO 68
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i PUT A MANUAL GAUGE ON AN IT DID THE SAME.
Jan 15, 2013 at 2:57 AM
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ok, the problem is confirmed. i would start by dropping the oil pan and checking the pick up screen for blockage from sludge from the oil pan

Roy
Jan 15, 2013 at 3:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i just checked for tsb or recalls and none although i have seen this before and it most commonly was the pick up screen.

Roy
Jan 15, 2013 at 3:03 AM
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