2003 Jeep Cherokee oil pressure

2003 JEEP CHEROKEE
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HANS123
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2003 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

On start up in the morning the oil pressure goes down and the check gauges light goes on, and recently the pressure drops when there is an incline in the road any advice?
Oct 20, 2010 at 5:15 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Oct 20, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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