2001 Toyota Tundra oil pressure running low and engine temp

2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA
80,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVINIRVIN
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I've just noticed that my oil pressure guage is running significantly lower than normal at both idle and running. At the same time, my engine temperature is running dangerously high. I checked both coolant and oil levels and both are ok. Yesterday I again checked everything replaced caps and everything returned to normal only to return the the above mentioned levels after just a couple of miles today. What do you think?
Sep 2, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge and test the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Sep 2, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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