I have low oil pressure when I stop.

2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
127,000 MILES
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SUNNI
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When my car heat up and I drive it its fine until I come to a complete stop than my oil needle goes down to L and my check gauges light comes on but when I start driving the light goes out but when I brake it comes back on what could that b?
Nov 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is there any knocking or ticking from the engine? If not, replace the oil sending unit. Let me know if it is different. If you have the 6 cyl, they are easy to access. Look on the passanger side of the engine near the oil filter.
Nov 2, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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