1999 Jeep Laredo oil pump

1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
87,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARB
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the car suddenly dropped oil pressure and the light came on. When it is cold pressure goes up. When it becomes hot the pressures goes down. What is the problem
Oct 31, 2008 at 10:03 AM
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BLACKOP555
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clearences get wider when the metal gets hot dropping the pressure, try thinner oil or some oil pressure additives.

how much does it drop?
Nov 1, 2008 at 3:59 AM
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