1997 Dodge Avenger oil pressure

1997 DODGE AVENGER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVINDEE3
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my valve cover was leaking. replaced the gasket and the pcv valve. now the oil pressure drops as you drive the car? oil pressure was fine before.
Dec 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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CARADIODOC
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First, pop the old pvc valve back in just in case it's allowing the crankcase to get drawn into a vacuum. Next, install a mechanical gauge to see if the pressure really is dropping. If it is, suspect chunks of RTV sealer fell into the oil drain passages and are plugging the pump's pickup screen. The clue is the pressure drops over time as the debris gradually gets drawn over to the screen.

caradiodoc
Dec 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM