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2000 Jeep Wrangler Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pressure, Mechanic, Oil pump.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on December 18, 2012

Jeep Wrangler Oil pressure Problem

Oil pressure guage maxes out at 80 psi on start up let it warm an it drop as soon it takes off back to 80 when i slow pressure drops is it bad for it to run on 80 for along period of time
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Replied on December 18, 2012

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if its okay-replace the oil pressure sending unit not okay-oil pump pressure relief valve is sticking-

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