"Ulysses" > wrote in message
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> "Randy Pavatte" > wrote in message
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>> I have a 96 XLT with 4.0 and auto trans.
>> Mileage is approaching 162,000. Since about 2 weeks ago I noticed my oil
>> level gauge will "flash" momentarily to bottom red, then return to the
>> middle position.
>> This seems to occur when its cold, and if I take sharp turns.
>> Since it always returns to the normal position I suspect the gauge, but
>> can anyone suggest possible causes?
>> I'm not low on oil, and nothing else seems unusual.
>> This "flashing" of the gauge can either be several quick movements, or
>> one that lasts for a second or two. It also seems to taper off after a
>> period of driving, but can still do it.
>> One more thing. I had my speedometer rebuilt about a month ago, so the
>> instrument cluster was removed. However, this problem didn't start soon
>> after that work was done.
>> Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> Randy
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> I would suspect a bad connection or a bad oil pressure sensor. I have an
> old (78) F350 and the "Oil" light comes on when I come to a stop and goes
> off when I start going again. It's not low on oil.
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> .

You do realize it is a oil "presser" gauge, not an oil "volume" gauge?
You can have the appropriate amount of oil, and still suffer from a lack of
oil pressure.