oil pressure guage jumping

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DOWN445
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I have noticed that after a 30 -40 mile freeway travel when I come to a stop my oil pressure gauge starts jumping. Like 1/4 inch up and down. As soon as I hit the gas it returns to normal, never noticed it doing it with in town driving. This is a ford ranger 2 wheel drive 3 liter 6 cylinder 2003 32000 miles on it. I change the oil every 2000 miles.
Apr 29, 2007 at 3:45 PM
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JEREDM19
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Have your oil pressure sensor checked.
May 11, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the sending unit is bad. Rent a mechanical pump to confirm there isn't a problem with the engine and it is a sensor.
Jul 18, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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