1995 Dodge Dakota High Oil Pressure?

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
164,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FYBINC
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Today as I was driving on the highway, my oil pressure ran high, I lost power and my engine vibrated to the point that It felt like I was driving on a rough road. I checked the oil, it was low so I added oil and the problem continued. When Im at a stop light and the engine idles the oil pressure is fine, but when I accelerate the oil pressure rises. The engine was not overheated, and I'm stumped?
Dec 19, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Oil pressure will increase with engine speed, but in this case we need to get a reading with a mechanical gauge so we know the exact pressure, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 19, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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