94z oil pressure question

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94Z2+2
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After driving my Z for a little while, my oil pressure gauge drops to 0. The car doesn't run bad, doesn't start making any noises from the motor area.

Any suggestions on what it might be?

It's a 94 2+2 non turbo, has 120k original miles

I was thinking the oil pressure sensor might have died but I'm not to mechanically inclined unfortunately so suggestions are greatly appreciated


nissanfreak12
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More than likely an oil pressure sensor. It could also be the gauge as well, they are known to go out for the age.

94Z2+2
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That's what I thought thank you

One last question, how much would I expect to pay to change the oil pan gasket in labor?

z.Leinbach
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I have had the same problem with my 2+0 except mines intermittent, sometimes mines weird I must say, works when it's cold works at idle or above 3 k at times, starting to work more often with mine though, couple super detergent oil changes and some mmo and it's doing better

Rios
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yea make sure you dont have a dent in your oil pan .....

94Z2+2
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Well it just went haywire.

Driving down the road and my radio started flickering on and off, then my temp gauge dropped, my rpms stopped working along with my odometer. Pulled into a gas station and car just start sputteringn and died.

Hopefully it's as easy as a power issue (battery/alternator) or an electrical issue


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