1988 Jaguar XJ6 oil guage on dash

1988 JAGUAR XJ6
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSJUDY77072
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oil guage on dash is going from green to flashing red. Does this mean my oil pump is going out?
May 22, 2008 at 8:08 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could mean the oil pressure switch is acting up-Hook up an oil pressure gauge and test it-if normal replace the switch-if abnormal-could be the oil pump/engine bearings/filthy crankcase etc-
May 22, 2008 at 8:13 AM
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