1994 Mazda b2300 oil pressure gauge

1994 MAZDA B2300
270,000 MILES
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STEVEFUHRMANN
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For over 150000 miles, the "check engine" or Check oil" light occasionally comes on and goes off after a restart..its been repeatedly checked by a dealer who can find no problem to repair. Recently the oil pressure gauge has begun occasionally dropping a bit then rising, then stabilizing, and a bit later again "bouncing" a bit. Suggestions?
Oct 2, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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You first need to check the oil pressure with a known good mechanical gauge, you need to know what the engine oil pressure is first. start here
Oct 2, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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STEVEFUHRMANN
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Mechanical oil pressure check yielded high normal pressure. Replaced oil sensor unit and no more erratic pressure readings. Cost $50.
Oct 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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Good result, thank you for using 2carpros.
Oct 16, 2013 at 2:40 AM