oil pressure gage

2003 DODGE TRUCK
103,125 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BJ2521
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oil presure gage does not work properly on first crank on cold days does not register on second crank in operates properly
Nov 20, 2010 at 2:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you tried replacing the oil sending unit?
Nov 20, 2010 at 2:59 AM
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BJ2521
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no. were is it located? thanks
Nov 20, 2010 at 3:05 AM
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We will require an exact model & engine size to be able to post a pic of the switch location.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 20, 2010 at 4:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Most are located either on the rear of the engine (behind intake) others are near the oil filter. If you get me the exact engine size, I'll get the exact location.

Joe
Nov 20, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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