| You may have possible engine bearing wear. When the clearences between the crank and main bearings get 'loose', lower oil pressure readings develope.
Try this just for testing. Try a thicker oil viscosity like 10w-40, or 20w-50, but in colder weather, these don't flow very well. It may help in diagnosis, tho.
The probe on the side of the pan is most likely the low oil level light you mentioned. Is this light off now? If not, they tend to get stuck in older vehicles.
Good luck Bruce. |