98 Cherokee Classic oil pressure issues
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<vAVqc.10$Sx2.5@okepread01>...
> Matt Osborn did pass the time by typing:
> > Sounds normal.
>
> Actually, it's a little low. not bad though
> but a little higer under acceleration would be
> better.
>
> > (Clay Stevens) wrote:
> >
> >> I have the 4.0 I6 with 56k miles. Engine burns or leaks no oil. At
> >> start up and driving under acceleration oil pressure gauge reads 40.
> >> When I come to a stop and at idle pressure drops to 10. Then back
> >> under acceleration it jumps to 40. Could this be a bad oil pump,
> >> clogged pump, or more serious issues? TIA, Clay
>
> Spec:
> Idle (600 RPM) 13psi
> (1600 RPM) 37-75psi
>
> That could be just dirty connections on the sensor.
> It's down by the oil filter, just remove, clean, and
> replace the connector.
>
> 56K is a little low for having bearing wear or a wearing
> pump. What oil are you running?

I am using 10w30 non synthetic. My 94 Country with the I6 (124k) seems
to stay at a constant 40-50 with no wild swings on the gauge. Thanks
for the info. Clay