1996 Jeep Laredo Lost oil pressure at stop light

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1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
157,000 MILES

Vehicle was running a little warm (it's been 100 degrees here). I was at stoplight and check gauges light beeps on. Oil pressure goes almost to zero. Truck continues running and doesn't make any noises. When I took off, the oil pressure went back to normal and never did it again. Truck was 1quart low on oil when I got home.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 5:16 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Based on your description, it sounds like the oil sending unit may be bad. It isn't an expensive part, easy to replace, and is located near the oil filter. If this continues to happen (as long as there is no knocking or ticking in the engine), I would replace it. Chances are if you look at it, there will be oil on it from leaking.

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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 11:15 PM