Re: [Chrysler300] Oil pump removal

[moparted <moparted_70@xxxx>]

install a mechanical oil gauge to get a true reading
and go from there .

--- Karl Peterson <longrammopar@xxxx> wrote:
> My service manual says I can remove the oil pump and
> screen from the side of 
> the motor and NOT have to remove the pan? Is that
> right?
> 
> I am getting a drastically reduced oil pressure
> after the motor warms up and 
> need to check the pump and screen before I consider
> looking at main bearings 
> and the like. After warmed up the gauge indicator
> sits right on the lower 
> limit line of the "normal operating range", where
> when first started up, 
> rises to the upper mid-range portion of the gauge.
> 
> It's been doing this for some time now and I am just
> getting a bit 
> concerned. I use SAE 10/40 oil and changing the oil
> made no difference. 
> Any hints or suggestions?
> 
> Karl
> 61 300G
> 
> 
> 
>
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