Oil gauge drops to low point

1996 MERCURY COUGAR
122,000 MILES
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BILL DINGLER
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when stopped at a red light or stop sign and check gauge light comes on,then returns to normal upon acceleration

While driving on highway or street oil pressure is at normal , when stopped at a red light or stop sign the oil pressure indicator needle drops to the low side of the gauge and the "check gauges" light comes on.Oil pressure returns to normal when accelerating
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be worn main bearings inside the motor or worn pump. get a shop to do a manual test to confirm and give you a bid.

Roy
Apr 7, 2012 at 11:03 AM