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Oil guage falls when you come to a complete stop while still in drive?

Changed oil filter guage goes to normal when driving has plenty of oil

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It is normal for oil pressure to lower when engine is idling, but if it drops too much, it could be a worn pump. To check, have a shop hook up a mechanical oil pressure gauge and get the true oil pressure. Manufacturers often have a minimum pressure spec at idle and then at a higher rpm, also. Have your pressure checked against the manufacturer's specifications.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: will not start

Check if fuel or spark problem,..all engines need both to run...use starting fluid in air intake ,..if it runs very shortly-fuel pmp?,,ck for spark at spark plug,work your way back..also ck timing belt-intact? Kev-MN

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2009

SOURCE: When I am not pressing on the gas pedal, the oil

The gauge issue is most likely a defective oil sending unit( or pressure ) switch.. No biggy.. They usually run less than 20.00 and labor of approx. 30 min.. Your vibration issue could be a number of things.. You'll need a Tech to test drive it.. could be the brakes rotors.. but not sure..

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SOURCE: my voltage guage will drop for no reason. then it

Sounds like a bad battery.

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SOURCE: the guages on my F350 super duty go crazy while driving

Two possible fixes : 1. Replacing the GEM module. 2. Check the electrical connections including wires.

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2010

SOURCE: my ford maverick 3000cc v6 auto box stopped

Hi I'm having same problem ,did you find a solution

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