1998 Dodge Caravan Oil pressure

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TVHAGMAN2
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What can cause the low oil pressure indicator light comes on at idle, when the engine oil level is not low.
Jan 7, 2008 at 1:33 PM
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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!
Jan 7, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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