2001 Dodge Intrepid low oil pressure light

Tiny
DEVILFAN9500
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  • 2001 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,000 MILES
On occasion after driving on the highway for a distance the low oil pressure light comes on when I stop and goes off when I step on the gas again. I looked it up in the manual and it says to have a pro look at it. Well who can afford that now! Is there something I can do to check it or is it a major problem. Oh and by the way I checked the oil and its full and clean.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 9:12 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi there,

You will need to get the engine oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge, you will need hot readings at idle and at around 2,000 RPM.
Do this and post your findings.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009 AT 12:33 AM

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