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Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/6/2008 11:50:13 AM

ronnie Galant 02

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Hello everyone, I need you guys'' help..
My engine oil pressure is low in when my 2002 Galant is on low RPM (under 1600). The Oil light is on anytime I''m under 1600 RPM. If I drive and accelerate the light turns off, and the oil pressure is fine.
Is that a critical issue for my engine?? (Considering that most of the time the car is moving over 1600 RPM)..
Should I sell the car or keep it and try to avoid running in neutral?
Please tell me any suggestions about my problem.
Thanks!!!

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RE: Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/6/2008 7:59:18 PM

dsm1990gsx

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Just wondering, but did you check the engine oil level?

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RE: Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/7/2008 5:26:54 PM

Joel_CA

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Look at the oil pan and make sure it''''s not smashed upwards and into the oil pump pick up tube. If it is- either replace the pan or remove it and attempt to hammer it back into shape from the inside.

There''s also the possibilty of a failed oil pressure switch giving a false reading. You can have your oil pressure read at a repair shop using an actual oil pressure gauge.

JJ

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RE: Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/7/2008 9:50:06 PM

andry

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yes, agree with dsm1990gsx....you should check the engine oil level. you can check from oil stick, find it near engine.

good luck!

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RE: Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/8/2008 7:51:24 AM

ronnie Galant 02

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I did replace the Sensor, and the light was still on.. So my guy hooked a pressure gage, and it showed to have low oil pressure when the car is on low RPM. I also did an oil change to make sure I''m not low on oil.
Some people told me to sell the car as soon as possible becasue this can be fatal to the engine (or to try to replace the oil pump costing about $800 with labor according to a machanic i asked..).
Basically what they say is that the pump will slowly die this way and there''s no way to know when..
So what do you guys think? are they just trying to rip me off, or is this a crucial problem enough to get rid of the car asap??

Thanks!!

the car runs great by the way, no weird noises from the engine or nothing

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RE: Low Engine Oil Pressure - 8/8/2008 2:20:09 PM

dsm1990gsx

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1.Take the low oil pressure light bulb out
2.Sell it

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