1995 Mercury Cougar Fluctuating Low Oil Pressure

1995 MERCURY COUGAR
128,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NIKKIJ79
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What would make my oil pressure gauge shoot all the way to low when stopped or idling?
Jul 26, 2010 at 9:41 PM
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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 engine bearing.
Jul 26, 2010 at 10:46 PM
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