1999 Mercury Other oil pressure

Tiny
WILLIAMTRIPP
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  • 1999 MERCURY
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
The light came on and engine was ticking. Put oil in but no change. Pump or filter problem?
Friday, January 16th, 2015 AT 7:34 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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If the oil level was real low, it's possible the engine bearings were damaged. At that point adding oil won't help. The place to start is by having the oil pressure checked with a mechanical gauge to see what it really is. If it is normal, suspect the oil pressure sending unit.
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Friday, January 16th, 2015 AT 8:17 PM

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