Connect

Car Pictures

Shopping

Classifieds

News & Articles

Car Forums

Automotive Links

(Bookmark CarJunky)

	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair Car Troubleshooting Topics   Car Troubleshooting   Engine Troubleshooting   Engine Fault Codes   Electrical and Wiring   Transmission Problems Car Repair Topics   Car Making Noises   Car Stereo Repair   Heating or AC Issues   Motorcycles and ATVs   Tricks of the Trade   Truck Repair Advice Site Options:      Login   Sign up here! Latest Forum Post   2011 Dodge Nitro OBD scanner seems to drain battery in 10-20 minutes When I bought this car in summer 2023, a... Grounding Cable, 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk The Cable that connects my negative batt... Rough Idle (Found new thing) Hi everyone. First of all sorry for bad ...     equipment hey yall. im a first year engineering st...   HELP I have a 1956 1/2 ton panel truck, 69 35...   Howdy     Just wanted to s...   ABS/Tractiob/Brake Lights on But No DTCs Hello all, Recently while driving m...   Chevy strut replacement I'm trying to get a sensor of some kind ...   2020 suburban new transmission and issues after install recently had the transmission fail at 11...   Caliper piston post cleaning won't screw in Hello, 2013 Hyundai Elantra limited (ma...

Search Auto Parts Search oil pressure gauge Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting jamesjones User Aug 18, 2015, 9:27 AM Post #1 of 4 (1204 views) oil pressure gauge Sign In I have a 1996 Chevy Z71 5.7 Votec. Oil pressure at first start up is around 60 psi. The longer it runs the pressure decreases to the point where , at idle at a stop sign , the pressure drops to around 5 psi and the check gauge light will come on. When you take off again the pressure will go back up to around 25 to 30 psi. I just changed the oil to make sure that that was not the problem. I used Castrol 10 W30. Have not changed the oil pressure sending unit. I was thinking of putting in mechanical gauge. Any ideas what may cause this. Thanks. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 18, 2015, 9:38 AM Post #2 of 4 (1196 views) Re: oil pressure gauge Sign In You should definitely put a mechanical gauge on it to confirm what the pressure is. When you have good oil pressure when the oil is cold, but low or no oil pressure when hot, there is a bearing issue in the engine. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. jamesjones User Aug 18, 2015, 9:41 AM Post #3 of 4 (1193 views) Re: oil pressure gauge Sign In Lol. Did not want to hear that. Now would that be the cam bearings ?? Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 18, 2015, 4:47 PM Post #4 of 4 (1177 views) Re: oil pressure gauge Sign In It is a good possibility. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (options)

Privacy Sitemap