1986 Ford F-150 low oil pressure

Tiny
DAVE5036
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  • 1986 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,572 MILES
Out of nowhere the oil pressure will drop to low when driving after a while then when I go restart it after seting a while the oil pressure will go back up
please help this is my first truck and my mom got it for me I am only 16
Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 12:48 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would first have the oil pressure tested with a master gauge as this will give a true indication as to the oil pressure, the other thing that my be causing the pressure to drop and then return is a faulty pressure relief valve.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 3:36 AM
Tiny
MIKEK23
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Ive owned 4 ford 150s. Every one did the same thing to me. In fact my 91 does it now. Do not over fill your oil capasity an add a qt of lucas oil stabilizer. I think this will solve your proublem
160000 k miles & going strong
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Sunday, September 7th, 2008 AT 1:39 PM

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