Oil Pressure

1994 DODGE DAKOTA
190,000 MILES
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KEITH GREEN
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When in park or driving down rd. oil pressure is ok. When stopped at a red light or stop sign oil pressure drops all the way down,if I put truck up in netural oil pressure goes back up.It only seems to happen when truck is warm,it doesn't do it when truck is cold.Also how many quarts of oil does this require 4 or 5 quarts?
Sep 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Oil pressure:
Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Sep 4, 2011 at 12:51 AM
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KEITH GREEN
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If it was the oil pump or engine bearing would the truck run rough,cause it seems to run the same.
Sep 4, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If its this 2-you'be hearing knocking noises-Do the oil pressure check then report back-
Sep 4, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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