2002 Mazda b3000 oil guage

2002 MAZDA B3000
74,900 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EAGLEMAN45
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i have a 2002 mazda b3000. after about 45 minutes of highway travel at 60-70 mph, when i stop, the oil guage bounces until i press the gas pedal again. its only after kind of long trips. short stop and go trips the guage is fine. what is wrong with this?
Mar 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have you been keeping track with the oil change? if so check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump or engine bearings.
Mar 31, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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