1996 Ford Aerostar oil gauge

1996 FORD AEROSTAR
17,600 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ECPELLY
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Driving down the road the oil gauge goes past the the highmark what could be causing this?
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The oil pump pressure relief valve might not be opening or the oil pressure sending unit is out of calibration

Do an actual oil pressure check with a mechanical gauge -if normal replace the OPSU
Mar 13, 2008 at 12:16 PM
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