"My Names Nobody" > wrote in message
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> "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
> >>
> >>
> >
> > 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.
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>

So, are you saying that my oil pressure might actually be dropping when I
come to a stop? Got any ideas what might cause this?