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Low oil pressure and idle Surging

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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 05:53 PM
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I have a 1996 dodge 1500 and when I start it and its cold its fine good idle and good oil pressure but once it warms up i have idle surge between 1000/1200 to 1500RPMS and if i put it into gear while its warm i loose oil pressure until i put it into park or neutral. I was thinking it was vacuum but i could be wrong so i came here to see what you guys have to say
 
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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I would suggest verifying the low oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, as the o.p. sending units aren't all that great. As for the idle, the iac might need cleaning or replacement. Checking vacuum should be done on occasion .
 
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Torxhead
I would suggest verifying the low oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, as the o.p. sending units aren't all that great. As for the idle, the iac might need cleaning or replacement. Checking vacuum should be done on occasion .
Ok thanks, i will check that out then post if that fixes the problem

 
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