how long has it been since your last oil change?

And what weight oil are you using?

And before you decide to panic, check the oil pressure sending unit. it may need to be replaced. However usually when they decide to go, they either stop working altogether or the readings are far more erratic.

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Cheers!

Yen-Hsen Liem
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