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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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The check gauges light is coming on when I take my foot off the accelerator and the oil pressure gauge drops to almost zero. I checked the oil level and it is normal. Can anyone provide any insight before I head to the shop?
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Sounds like the oil pump could be on it's last legs. :(
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Could be an oil pressure sending unit with a bad connection.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks for your help, guys.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Default Re: Low Oil Pressure (94AdmiralCoupe)

Replace the sender first, then the oil pump if the problem returns. The sending unit is fairly cheap.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Default Re: Low Oil Pressure (94AdmiralCoupe)

Replaced the Sending unit, not it. Replaced oil pump with a Moroso high volume. Oil pressure OK now.
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