Stall/Drop in oil pressure?

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GoBlue

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While I was on the highway yesterday afternoon, going about 60ish, my car suddenly stalled out, and the oil pressure gauge read zero. It may have happened while I engaged the clutch, but I dont remember. As soon as I gave it some gas it came back to life, with no further problems the rest of the drive. What could this be, and is it something to really fix in a hurry? Thanks.

 

RedDaemon

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there are one or two (maybe more) instances of this happening to some members on this board. i agree its the weirdest thing in the world but youre not the only one with the issue

try searching for those threads. it might be able to help you

 

wmburns

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Is the top of your battery clean? Are the battery terminals clean and tight?

Have the battery tested. The alternator can not maintain output without a strong battery. Sudden quitting is a prime symptom of a bad/weak battery.

While at the autoparts store, have the alternator tested for output and excessive AC ripple.

 

Flghtmstr1

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The oil pressure gauge will read zero if the engine's off...

 

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+1 battery, check tightness at terminals, check for corrosion, have the charging system checked at AutoZone for free... My car was doing the same thing and I grabbed the battery terminal and it was loose as ****! After I had some work done they half assed re-connecting the battery terminals.

 

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Cherry99GTvert

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I had the same thing happen in a 94 gt i had and it turned out to be the battery which i swore was a fuel pump issue, It sounds simple but its a critical part to have in good standing for engine life, get it checked and i think youll be surprised.