Oil gauge malfunction

Tiny
RED_BURLEY
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  • 1997 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
On 1997 ford f 150 oil gauge wavers between high and low while on freeway red oil light comes on for a bit afterwards oil is full computer was reset by vioc have been told that it may be the oil pump or computer
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 AT 7:39 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Maybe sending unit screwing up. You could install mechanical gague to verfy if pump
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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More likely a sending unit, but have pressure checked with mechanical gauge, oil pressure is nothing to fool with, if actually low it can destroy engine.
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010 AT 7:46 PM
Tiny
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THANKS FOR ABOVE REPLIES I DO APPRECIATE IT
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010 AT 11:15 PM

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