2001 Dodge Ram OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

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KEN M
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 77,000 MILES
The needle on the oil gauge drops to 0 and the check gauge light comes on and bell sounds, then when I press on the gas the pressure goes up and light goes out. Let off the gas and happens again, so far I had the pressure switch replaced twice and I also had a new high performance oil pump put in, at idle I have now 10 lbs of pressure at idle and it is still happening. Driving me crazy. Hoping you might had a suggestion, my mechanics don't seem to know whats wrong.

thanks, Ken Marquis
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Sunday, April 20th, 2008 AT 1:34 PM

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Hi there,

Check the engine oil pressure with a master gauge. This will give you a true indication as to the oil pressure. If the pressure is ok then the problem will be in the electrics of the sender and gauge.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, April 21st, 2008 AT 5:59 AM

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