I have a 97 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0L and when im driving it stays at 40 but when i start to accelerate it goes to 80?

Asked by jazselina Jun 27, 2018 at 08:39 AM about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Do I need a pressure sensor? my oil level is ok, but im doing an oil change on it
this weekend since its super dirty. is it ok to drive when its doing this?

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Oops i forgot to mention this. sorry im doing so much research about it. my oil pressure gauge. normally it stays around 40 and when i start to accelerate it goes to 80. I was reading it may be my pressure sensor. I do need an oil change and was planning to do it this weekend.

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