I'm using an STP oil filter. And I'm heading to the base to grab a mechanical gauge if they have one. Maybe I will try what the guy did on that link you provided. Thank you and I'll update everyone.

 

STP filters are about as junky as Fram. Do yourself a favor and just replace the filter with a Wix Or Napa. Still, check the pressure with a gauge though.

 

Thank you for the advice. Now I went to the mechanic and he stated that the oil pressure is fine. But while he took it for a test drive the speedometer was all over the place and the temperature went all haywire. He checked the temp and was normal and he stated he wasn't going fast at all. So there might be something up with the dash? Any thoughts? Does anyone have any experience with this issue? Thanks much!

 

Did he CHECK the oil pressure or just say it was fine?

 

happened to 2 of my jeeps

 

Yeah he did. To prove it to me he hooked it back up to show me what he was talking about. Now I'm thinking that the oil pump screen is backed up. From what I understand is that thing can get filled up with sludge. Also when I first got the Cherokee the oil was like a solidified diarrhea, sorry but that's what it looked like. Now when I removed the gasket and put the new back on there was crap all over the pan. I never even thought about the oil pump screen. Thoughts? Again thank you all for your help/advice. I really appreciate it!

 

Ever read this?

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f19/4...fixed-1304679/

 

Just read it. It sounds promising. I'll have to try it tonight after the heat dies down a bit. Do you think that the dash instrument gauge cluster thing is screwing up because of this?

 

I don't understand your question.

 

like said get a mechanical gauge and attach where the sending unit is

i believe spec is 17psi at idle

 

13 PSI minimum.