Car stalled, low oil pressure, leak in A/C compressor

FORD TAURUS
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NASHYMN
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I have a 2004 Ford Taurus SE, 80,000 mile. Sometimes there is gas smell inside the car. The car stalled today while I stopped at a slightly downhill driveway waiting for merging to traffic. "low oil pressure" light was on, but then off after the car started later. Let a mechanic checked. Found oil pressure is normal, but a leak in A/C compressor. Could the leak in A/C compressor cause engine to stall? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.
Sep 15, 2007 at 1:36 PM
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BLMO
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The A/C places an extra-heavy load on the engine, so if you have a problem that gets worse when A/C is on, then that's par for the course. However, I don't suspect the the problem is caused by A/C.

I would take a look at the oil pressure sender. That's one component that needs to be accurate.

See if your car has set a code. Has the check engine light turned on at all?
Sep 26, 2007 at 11:57 AM
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