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2000 Chrysler Neon Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on January 26, 2013

Chrysler Neon Oil pressure Problem

The oil pressure light in my car (2000 chrysler neon) came on and now blinks off and on. Oil levels ok. How freaked out should I be. Its not making any loud noises. I have only driven it for about 2 minutes after the light came on.

Avatar Asked by atwell82

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Replied on January 26, 2013

Two minutes can be a really long time to go with no oil pressure. For the light to be flickering, especially randomly, it is likely you have nothing more than a defective pressure sending unit, but the only way to know for sure is to have the actual pressure checked with a mechanical gauge. If it is indeed low, damage to the engine bearings will occur very quickly. That will turn into a very expensive repair.

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