1995 Dodge Ram 1995 Ram 1500 5.9 Oil Pressure Light

WORMSSUNBIRD

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1995 DODGE RAM
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
185,000 MILES

After the engine reaches operating temperature, my "Idiot" oil light on the dash starts to flicker, but only when I come to a stop or idling. It does not stay lit it just flickers. Then when I give it gas to take off the light quits flickering. The oil gauge shows a pressure reading however it seems low, and while watching the gauge one time the needle did bury to zero until I revved the engine then pressure was back for a short time. I changed the oil pressure switch already and that didn't fix it. HELP.

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RASMATAZ

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If you check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge and its normal and you replace the pressure switch-then your oil pressure gauge is out of calibration. Now if its abnormal could be the oil pump sticking/clogged pick-up screen/etc. Do you hear knocking noises when its happening?

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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 1:09 AM

WORMSSUNBIRD

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No, when the light is flickering no noises are heard from the engine I forgot to mention that in my original question. If it is the oil gauge thats out of calibration how do I fix that?

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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 6:40 AM

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