It was driven less that 2,500 miles a year.
I have put about 1,300 miles on it since buying it.
Since buying the van I have
- replaced transmission cooler - upgraded - the cooler and lines were leaking
- replaced oil pressure sensor
- Had a new oil pump put in
- new oil change (went full syn) and filter
- just today, installed new spark plugs, cables, and ignition coil module
So first we have the issue with the oil pressure - when the van warms up the pressure drops low (5-15 psi) when at idle or low cruising speeds sub 30 - check gauge lights comes on and off based on speed. At a stopped idle it goes to 0-5 psi.
The oil pump and oil pressure sensor have been replaced and it's still happening. Should I be concerned of oil starvation still or that the gauge is bad? I had been driving it all around town for a few weeks with no problems ran solid.
Last Friday I had the oil pump replaced after driving 6 hours from Ohio to North Carolina. - And about 2-3 of those hours the Service engine soon light was blinking on and off for pretty much the entire period at the end.
In addition, towards the end of the trip, I started feeling the sputtering sounds when accelerating - a significant loss of power and acceleration.
I'm concerned the gauge was showing bad pressure and I was driving the vehicle with oil starvation and caused damage internally to the engine?
Today I replaced the spark plugs, cables and ignition coil module. The Service engine light wasn't blinking but I also didn't drive it that much because I am still getting the sound and feeling when accelerating.
I have to travel north to WV then back to Ohio.
Should I continue to drive the vehicle? What else could it be?
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 3:32 PM