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Old 12-18-2008 | 11:03 PM
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I have a 03 1500 and today i lost oil reading on the guage.The truck is due for an oil change but the oil level on the dip stick was still good.I'm thinking i have a bad oil pump,but i want some opinions thanks.
 
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Old 12-18-2008 | 11:12 PM
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Usually it is the oil pressure sensor. It is on the oil filter housing. i would rec. starting there.
 
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Old 12-19-2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by michael.watkins32
Usually it is the oil pressure sensor. It is on the oil filter housing. i would rec. starting there.
Thanks i will start from there first,and i will keep you posted.
 
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Old 12-19-2008 | 03:05 PM
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If you've got the 4.7, they are notorious for getting gummed up with sludge over time, causing oil not getting up where it needs to be. Drop the pan and have a look/see. Clean it out good and then a little Sea Foam treatment should do the trick.
MMStar23 had the issue and has quite the lengthy thread in this section detailing it and his fix a few months back. Do a search - good reading...
 



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