oil gauge

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FALICIAMULL
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the gauge goes from normal to max when accelerating, why?
Dec 24, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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To verify correct pressure, use a mechanical gauge to test your pressure.

If you want to throw a part at it---this is most likely your problem.(may not be, but that's where I would start!)

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/2000-Jeep-Cherokee-4WD/Oil-Pressure-Switch/_/N-je9i1Z8znc6?filterByKeyWord=oil+pressure+sender&fromString=search

Let me know how it turns out!

The Medic
Dec 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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