1996 Jeep Laredo oil pressure guage n' other things

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1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
205,000 MILES

My oil pressure guage will rise and fall with acceleration, and the idle speed falls well below the 900 rpm marker almost to a stall, as I depress the brake the rpm guage goes down below resting idle marker and when I come to a complete stop it jumps back up to just below normal. There is a hint of a smell that I believe is comming from my engine but i'm not sure? What could be the cause of all this? How much will it be to repair? Estimated? My check engine lite just came on is this all related? I'm not sure but I believe it to be so?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 AT 4:16 PM

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BEEF99

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It could be your idle air control valve, it may be bad or just clogged. If you are mechanically inclined, try taking it off and spraying it with some carbon cleaner and put it back on, if the problem still persists, take it to get the vehicle scanned before you start replacing sensors needlessly. When was the last time you checked your air filter?

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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 7:03 PM