Oil pressure drops to zero

Tiny
DMATTHEWS
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  • 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
I have a 1998 Suzuki Esteem. It will run for approx 15 min. Before my oil light will come on & the oil pressure will drop to 0%. What would cause this?
Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 9:02 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Most common causes would be a clogged oil strainer in oil sump.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 9:08 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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In addition -double check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 9:28 PM

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