Oil pressure fluctuates, then goes to zero, engine stalls?

Tiny
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My truck is rough running, the check gauges light, oil pressure fluctuates, then goes to zero, engine stalls.
Friday, July 15th, 2016 AT 9:59 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the engine is out of oil, I would check the oil and if low let's change it out for fresh oil and filter. Also, we should run the codes to see what comes up then we can go from there to help fix the problem.

This video will help show you how:

https://youtu.be/_htZR6yCrXE

And this generic guide will help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Use this guide to help gather the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.
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