Oil pressure gauge drops to zero

Asked by artist1963 Oct 06, 2017 at 12:04 PM about the 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 97 Dakota has had an oil pressure gauge issue,since I bought it a year
ago.The gauge drops to zero when stopped and it happens while driving
sometimes.Also the engine sounds like the lifters are rattling.

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Guru95RZVQ answered 3 years ago

OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT I say that because I’m my experience oil pump would mean no pressure at all period meaning engine failure but since being able to drive smoothly. the oil pressure sending unit/regulator on the other hand will make the dash portion not work that is where I would start that’s what solved my problem hope it helps someone

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