2000 Jeep Cherokee oil pressure

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WESLEY STUMP
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I have a 2000 jeep cherokee .The oil pressure gauge started to max out when I put my foot on the gas.
Jan 24, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with an oil pressure gauge-if normal replace the oil sending unit.

To much pressure-could be the oil pump relief valve
Jan 24, 2008 at 9:07 PM
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