1992 Dodge Dakota Oil pressure gauge

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
196,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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My oil pressure gauge is acting funny it is dropping to zero when I am idleing but when I am driving it is normal. I did put 5w30 in it. And it is idling a litlle low. Help
Jul 24, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Jul 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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