1998 Dodge Caravan Oil pressure

Tiny
TVHAGMAN2
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  • 1998 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
What can cause the low oil pressure indicator light comes on at idle, when the engine oil level is not low.
Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Oil pressure has more to do with the condition of the engine. If your engine's bearings a excessivly worn, the pressure will drop. Remove the sending unit, and screw in a test gauge, you should have 5-10 psi at idle warm engine. If it's OK replace the sender, if not, you can try heavier oil. Say 20-50 or 30 non detergent!
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Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 1:56 PM

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