1983 Ford Mustang Loses oil pressure when warmed up

1983 FORD MUSTANG
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIELYNNE
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1983 Mustang with a V6 when the engine warms up oil pressure drops
Aug 10, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check the pressure with a mechanical gauge first this will give the true readings, if still low, please advise cold idle hot idle & hot & 2000rpm readings.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 10, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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