1999 Jeep Cherokee Low Oil Pressure @ higher RPM

Tiny
QCD2000
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  • 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
At idle the oil pressure is normal - at higher RPM the pressure drops to almost 0. I had the oil pressure switch replaced but did not help -
Sunday, January 4th, 2009 AT 11:56 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
First, is there any noise from the engine when the pressure drops? Have you had the pressure checked with a mechanical gauge other than the one in the car? If so and it shows almost 0 PSI, the oil pump would be my guess.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 AT 4:51 PM

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