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Replace sending unit with a manual gauge to verify low oil pressure

Low oil pressure could be caused by excessive engine wear

Try replacing oil pump with high velocity type

Take both a wet and dry compression test to determine if rings or valves are worm to excess

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Q: Low oil pressure 1990 dodge Dakota engine runs good and does not burn hardly any oil. would changing the original oil pump help the problem?
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