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Topic: Oil Pressure Guage/Sensor Issues??
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mvendl
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Lowell, IN, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-08-2002 11:17 AM
   
I am seeing some disturbing readings on my oil pressure guage on my 90 LX 5.0 conv. On initial startup, my pressure is in the middle of the guage, so, about normal. During driving conditions, the guage drops to 0 but will fluctuate to them middle of the guage. My father-in-law from whom I bought the car said this has been happening for quite some time. The car runs fine and has plenty of oil, etc. But I'm concerned that because of the guage, I may not see a problem if it occurs. I am assuming that there is a sensor somewhere that may be going out, or perhaps the guage is malfunctioning on the dash. Any suggestions would be very helpful. thanks, --mark ------------------
'66 Mustang Coupe
'90 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'85 F150 XLT 302
'97 Ranger XLT extended cab
'96 GMC Jimmy 4X4 (the wife's)
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FISHTAIL
Gearhead Posts: 496
From: Waldorf MD USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-08-2002 01:44 PM
I would try replacing the sending unit first. It's just above and to the left of the oil filter. If this doesn't remidy the problem, then I would just get an aftermarket gauge from autometer or someone. They are more accurate than factory, and it would be less trouble than replacing the gauge that's in the dash.------------------
-FISHTAIL
92GT "The Ghetto Sled"
CMPS major @ University of MD college park
Best ET/MPH thus far: 14.40/100.67mph....damn wheel spin.
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mvendl
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Lowell, IN, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-08-2002 03:46 PM
Excellent. I'm going to try this on the weekend. I'm glad to see that the oil pressure sending unit is also fairly cheap... only about $15 or so. I'll let ya know how it turns out.--mark ------------------
'66 Mustang Coupe
'90 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'85 F150 XLT 302
'97 Ranger XLT extended cab
'96 GMC Jimmy 4X4 (the wife's)
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