Recent content by Dave138

No strange sounds or anything that I've noticed. The only "symptom," which I'm guessing was nothing, was the last time that the gauges light came on I was driving in some deep sand and noticed an odor like hot metal, but still no noises and the engine temp was just 210 or a little under that. I...

So I bit the bullet and I bought a MOPAR sending unit from a dealership for about $70 and threw that in. Looks like I should have started there because this is what I got from driving around for about an hour today... Cold start: 50psi (did not see it get any higher than this) Stayed at about...

Hey, thanks for replying. 2000-2500 was around 45-50. I didn't see the gauge go over 50psi the entire trip.

Ok, so here's what I've done so far; sorry if this is long winded, I appreciate any feedback that is offered. I came to the conclusion that if I'm going to go through the trouble of dropping the pan and replacing the gasket, then I may as well put a new pump in there (maybe a hv.) Since that's...

I can't say that I saw much of a difference. I had the mechanic that I brought it to for the pressure test do an oil change while they were at it and I specifically asked for 10w30. I don't think I'll be going back there. I'm thinking about trying Rotella 15w40.

Sorry I forgot to mention this the first time around. Old oil was Valvoline 10w30, new stuff is Mobil synthetic blend 5w20. Oil filter is a Pronto, just bought a NAPA Gold to replace that with. Not sure if it makes a difference or not, but I live in Phoenix and each day noticing this issue it...

Thanks for all the helpful info. I'm going to try the trick with hooking a hose up to the sending unit port, then pull the pan, and if the screen is gummed up I'll just replace with a new one from NAPA. I'll post some pics when I'm done. I've heard a lot about Rotella oil and Lucas additive, any...

This might be a stupid question... Will I need to replace the oil pan gasket if I go forward with this? The PO replaced the gasket before I purchased it, so it's only been on there for less than 1500 miles. Thanks.

Behind the oil filter or the sending unit?

I had a mechanical test done and unfortunately it did confirm the low pressure. This is just a last ditch effort in hopes that the Jeep gods will go easy on my wallet and let me get out there wheeling again.

Yeah, it is wishful thinking. However I have heard in the past that cleaning up sludge from the pickup has fixed oil pressure issues. Fingers crossed.

Hello. First time posting. I apologize if this has already been discussed on the forum, I did a search and couldn't find anything. I have a lot of questions that I hope some of you will be able to answer. Anyway... 97 XJ 4.0 I6 150,XXX I picked up a used XJ about a month ago which has been...