1993 Chrysler Imperial LOW OIL PRESSURE

1993 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
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TERRIFICBABE46
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Chrysler Imperial Front Wheel Drive Automatic 155000 miles

I HAD A LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT UP ON MY DASH. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. MECHANIC SAID THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS FINE.

I DROVE IT IN TO WORK (ABOUT 13 MILES) UP I-95 AND THE ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT. THERE IS NO KNOCKING OR TICKING NOISE. THE ENGINE IS RUNNING VERY QUIETLY.

WHAT ELSE COULD BE CAUSING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE ALERT TO STAY ON? I USED SOME FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER AND ENGINE CLEANER BEFORE I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THIS MORNING BUT THE GAUGE FLITTERS A LITTLE AND THEN GOES BACK DOWN TO LOW.
Feb 2, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Get the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge, this will prove the actual oil pressure, if it is OK, the problem will be electrical.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 2, 2009 at 6:40 PM