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Old May 6, 2018 | 02:31 AM
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Recently performed an oil change and oil pressure seems to be a good bit lower than it was previously. I have the gauge, but doesn’t give me psi so I’m not exactly sure what it’s at. Where as the gauge used to sit around center at idle, it’s now sitting about 25% lower on the gauge. Only seems lower at idle. I’ve changed the sensor/switch and made sure the oil level was good. It’s a 2008 1500 Hemi 122000 miles. Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance.
 

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What weight oil was in prior to the change, and did you put the same weight oil back in?
 
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What weight oil was in prior to the change, and did you put the same weight oil back in?

Prior was 5w20 and that’s also what I put back in if.
 
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So long as you actually have pressure, I wouldn't worry overmuch about it. The gauges aren't known for their incredible accuracy in any event.
 
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