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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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The oil gague is not working well, it goes to 8 and when I restart the engine, it goes to the normal position. What shal I do to fix this?
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I think the only oil gauge is the oil pressure. If that's shows zero, you probably need to change the oil pressure sensor.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Try the oil sending unit first, it is cheap and easy to replace. It is located down by the oil filter, make sure to get one for a gauge and not one for a light.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SteelBlue99
I think the only oil gauge is the oil pressure. If that's shows zero, you probably need to change the oil pressure sensor.
many thanks to you
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Try the oil sending unit first, it is cheap and easy to replace. It is located down by the oil filter, make sure to get one for a gauge and not one for a light.
many thanks to you, any pics. plz??
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