2000 Jeep Cherokee oil pressure drop

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
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XJBOSS
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2000 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100k miles

My oil pressure is dropping at idle I know this could be a few things where should I start?
Aug 20, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Aug 20, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
Aug 20, 2010 at 8:25 PM
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