1997 Plymouth Voyager Oil Pressure Alarm

THEGOODPERSON

MEMBER
1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
191,000 MILES

I recently had the timing chain and oil pan gaskets replaced. Now the oil pressure lights comes on along withh the alarm. This happens only when I ome to a stop. When I out the van in nuetral the alarm goes off. What could it be?

Friday, October 1st, 2010 AT 9:51 AM

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MERLIN2021

MECHANIC
17,250 POSTS

Check the oil pressure with a gauge, unscrew the oil sending unit, screw in the gauge and take readings with engine fully warmed up, this spec is for 3.0 V6.
Oil Pressure Oil pressure should be 6 psi (41 kPa) at idle and 35-75 psi (241-517 kPa) at 3000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.
Lower readings usually indicate worn engine parts, or weak oil pump. Ask if the mechanics cleaned the screen in the oil pan. It is the pick up tube screen.