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As long as the engine will run (some won't) it is possible to drive it.

ButMost bad senders leak oil and will ruin the engine

Some systems will not provide power to the fuel pump when the sender is bad.

Old old trucks will run

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Q: Can you drive with a bad oil pressure sending unit?
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