In general I would say no. Chase it down and fix the problem as low oil pressure will lead to engine failure -- don't ask me how I know!

All I can say is that my Benz the oil pressure never went below 1.5 on a hot day with AC. If yours is less than 1 then something is wrong. It may be that your oil pump is failing. Replace it now before you replace the whole engine or junk the car. I would also tend to guess its not the guage either.

Just words to the wise. Also, in your case, was the oil pressure higher in the past? Has it been dropping over time? That should tell you that something is wrong also...

Good luck with it!

-=>Raja.

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1983 MB 190E, bought from Germany and shipped to the US in 1986.