2001 Ford Taurus low oil pressure

2001 FORD TAURUS
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LONGDUKDON666
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oil light flashes atlow idle, took car to a ford garage and had oil pressure tested. They said it was showing 8 psi and needed a new oil pump. They said that may not fix problem though if bearings are bad. Is there any way to tell before i spend money and put new oil pump on?
Feb 3, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if bearings were bad than you would hear terrible noises coming from engine and also the oil light would most likely be on a lot more often then just at idle. also may notice some metal shavings in the engine oil if bearings are bad.
Feb 3, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If there's no engne knocking noises at lower end of engine such as a thudding/thumping noise at 8-10psi at idle I say its okay-
Feb 3, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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