1998 Jeep Cherokee Oil Pressure

Tiny
PAGZ
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  • 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
Why does my oil pressure gauge drops from 40 to about 25 after the engine has warmed up?
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 AT 6:44 AM

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Tiny
TOBYU
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This is completely normal. The oil is thicker when cold, or room temperature and is harder to flow through engine passages. As it gets up to operating temerature. It is quite a bit thinner and flows easier.
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Friday, December 14th, 2007 AT 3:02 AM

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