Your oil pressure shouldn't be going down that much as the oil ages. Mine stays the same all through my 5000 OCI. ... pressure gauge reading zero ,or getting pegged at 80 psi). The only indication I have is the low pressure, which as I said, they did check the pressure sensor and filter and those were fine. So not those, but I still don't buy ...oil gauge fluctuates and increases with throttle Jump to Latest Follow 606 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by outdoorlife99 Jan 14, 20152. Bad Noises from engine. The other widespread symptoms of low oil pressure are rattling and other strange noises from the engine. The oil pressure prevents engine parts in the engine from rubbing metal against metal, and if the oil pressure is low, they will start rubbing against each other. This can create a horrible sound, and if you hear ...5 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jan 2, 2018. I just purchased a 2018 GMC 2500HD Denali and ever since I bought it I have noticed that the oil pressure gauge jumps around a lot. When it's cold the oil pressure will go all the way up to 100 psi then after it warms up, it will go back to around 60 but upon acceleration goes back up to close to 80 ...soldsoul4foos Discussion starter. 76 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Dec 10, 2013. Greetings fellas.... I have a 2013 DC 5.7L Tundra. On friday I noticed the oil pressure gauge fluctuating between a couple tics below mid point to 3 or 4 tics above midpoint. I've never noticed it before.When open it will look like a small plunger with a spring. Spray carb cleaner onto the piece you unscrewed (NOT INTO THE HOLE). When it starts to flow clean, clear carb cleaner (Not dirty liquid) replace this piece and plug it in. 9 times out of 10 this can cause power loss because it controls the amount of air entering the engine through the TBI.Mdesteiguer Discussion starter. 28 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jun 4, 2018. On my '02 Silverado the oil pressure stays constant at 40-42 psi from idle to 70mph. It usually sits at about 45psi at idle and 70-80psi at 70mph. Engine seems to be running very good as it usually does.I'm going to nag Porsche until they agree to re-calibrate the oil pressure gauges in the 982. During normal operation, no gauge on a car should be going into the red zone. Current: 2017 CS - Lava Orange 2013 E92 M3 - Jerez Black ... 2018 with 8k miles. Dealer fill, so I presume 0-40 oil. Service done before I got it to ask/check. 2k miles on ...Fittings are NPT, national pipe thread. This will be either 1/8, 1/4 or 3/8". Japane. se never figured out how to taper a metric thread so if it's got a taper threaded fitting, it's NPT. M. manicmechanic1961. 31 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Oct 27, 2012. Summit Racing shows an adapter to go from 10mmX1 to 1/4npt.17 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Dec 17, 2023. Oil Pressure Gauge Video. Click for video above. This has been happening for about a month. It first started by just going down when I accelerated then when reaching cruising speed would settle at 40 or just below. Now it's fluctuating while idling in park. Thank you in advance.Every now and then the oil pressure gauge drops to zero. It only happens for a few seconds, and engine RPM is not a factor. This morning the gauge bottomed out and the oil light came on (a first for the light). I'm thinking sending unit, as I've read on the 4.6/5.4 side that this is a common problem. The truck is a '99 F350 with 81,000 miles.39 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jul 23, 2017. I have a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8. My oil pressure has been fluctuating and its only got worse here lately. I will crank it and the pressure will start out a little below halfway past 40 and the more i run it the more the pressure falls. I've actually had it drop completely to zero one time and ...39 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Oct 4, 2021. today i was driving and noticed the engine light was on then i noticed the oil pressure is pinned at 80psi and i was at like 1300rpm its usually staying around 35-40psi at that rpm then i cut it off and back on and it continued to be at 80psi i have never had anything like this happen let me know if ...19trax95. 19969 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Nov 2, 2017. The code is for the oil pressure sensor voltage high. So it's reading over 4.6 volts which is over the normal max of 4.5 (5 volt reference). Since the op put a new sensor in and the code persists, it is either wiring or the motor. A mechanical gauge will rule out the motor.I noticed the oil pressure gauge bouncing back and forth every so often. I then changed the oil and filter but still having the same problem. ... 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT3, 6.6 Duramax LLY, 95k miles, EFI Live Idaho Rob, 4in Silverline Turbo Back, AFE Stage 2 Intake, 6in Fabtech, 35 Mickey Thompson ATZ tires on 17 ProComp rims, fully ...I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD, my oil pressure gauge maxs out when you first turn the key on. After driving it fluctuates between 0-80 PSI and the low oil pressure warning goes on and off. I have replaced the gauge cluster and this did not fix it. Truck still seems to be running fine with no issues. Oil is changed regular, is this a problem ...12 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Feb 21, 2018. A few weeks back my oil pressure was lower than normal. My 5.3 is normally at 40-41 psi at idle. It was low at about 26 ish. Today when I was driving it suddenly went to 80psi and at idle around 76. When I turned the truck off and just turn the key on it goes up to about 43psi.39 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jul 23, 2017. I have a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8. My oil pressure has been fluctuating and its only got worse here lately. I will crank it and the pressure will start out a little below halfway past 40 and the more i run it the more the pressure falls. I've actually had it drop completely to zero one time and ...Just read thru this post after my oil change today. Stock Ford filter, 10qts Mobil 1, 5W30. Took it out for a short run, and noticed the oil pressure gauge pegged. It would stick there and then drop back down to a more normal range at normal driving. Any hard RPM increase would peg the gauge.Nov 8, 2015 · 226 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Nov 8, 2015. Last week I noticed my oil pressure gauge was fluctuating at random times between 20 - 60psi. I kept a watch on it & it started acting normal again until last night. While driving to the store I noticed the oil pressure gauge had pegged out at 80psi. Of course I freaked out and started to pull over.First step would be to see if the sensor is working or not. It is unlikely that the pressure is actually 110 PSI, so safe to assume that something is not working, but it could be several things other than the sensor itself. That said, the idea of a mechanical gauge just for peace of mind is not a bad suggestion.I have noticed that no matter what oil you use, after about 3000 miles, the oil tends to break down enough that you'll start to see a drop in oil pressure, but it shouldn't drop more than about 5 psi over the course of the oil change from what I've seen. 2013 Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4X4. Silver Ice Exterior.Subject: Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuation After Startup and Over 3700 RPM Models: 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2015-2016 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe 2014-2016 GMC Sierra 2015-2016 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Built with RPO's 4.3L 5.3L 6.2L L83 L86 LV3 This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIP5121.Nov 12, 2020. #1. I started a new thread as to not hi-jack 08AvalancheBC. Plus, mine is a 2005 Z71. I replaced my oil pressure sensor (PIA!) back in April. Truck has been fine. However, i have been taking it on trips to our hunting camp. After going about 80-90 miles up and down mountains, the pressure gauge eventually maxes out on the high side.Feb 18, 2024 · Had all kinds of issues such as tach, oil pressure and temp gauge fluctuating. Stabilatrack, service 4wd lights on. With check engine. Had codes for no ecm communication u0100-00 in ccm, ebcm, pscm, and bcm. Pretty much every except tcm. Also had other codes for invalid data. Really seemed like ground issues. So after checking and much frustration.May 11, 2023 · Engine predominantly ran colder than right in the middle of the gauge (around 190 degrees) and oil pressure sat a steady 40 psi cruising. Now after an oil change the oil pressure fluctuates when cruising (between 35 - 55 psi) and the temp has been sitting at 210 degrees (right in the middle of the gauge) and fluctuates up too 215 degrees while ...If so then it should be fine. (1) Let truck cool 15 min. (2) Check oil level and color. (3) If full then watch oil pressure as you increase RPM up to 1000. (4) If it doesn't increase up to at least 30 psi you might have a problem. (5) Check oil pressure sensor screen for clog (should be @ back-drivers side on valley plate) Z71nTexas - just a ...BRB46 said: The gauge goes to zero with key in off position, otherwise it's at 80. So with power on, it reads max. This could be the stepper motor, with only one "step", max; or, the sending unit produces a voltage change as the pressure changes, maybe the sending unit is only sending max voltage.My 2018 Silverado idles with about 25 psi of oil pressure (~1/4 of the gauge). This is considered normal, especially since the engine idles at around 475 rpm. Once I get on the gas a little bit (whether in park or under load), the oil goes up to about 50 psi (well over 1/2 the gauge). –The valve prevents oil from flowing downwards and away from key engine components when the engine is idle. The oil supply channels within the engine leak oil if the valve is missing. After starting the engine, the oil pump will need a few seconds to refill the supply channels. During those few seconds, the pressure gauge reads relatively low.From reading all of the oil pressure fluctuating posts on this site, I understand that its is completely normal. ... 2018 TRD OffRoad 5.7 gasser. Reactions ... #5 · Jul 24, 2019. The oil pressure gauge on my 2015 with the 5.7L engine varies quite a bit depending on the rate of change in the RPMs and such. It's done it since the truck was brand ...Every now and then the oil pressure gauge drops to zero. It only happens for a few seconds, and engine RPM is not a factor. This morning the gauge bottomed out and the oil light came on (a first for the light). I'm thinking sending unit, as I've read on the 4.6/5.4 side that this is a common problem. The truck is a '99 F350 with 81,000 miles.Attach the second mechanical oil pressure gauge to the J-21867-16 adapter. Pressure Readings. With the engine running, observe the pressure readings on both oil pressure gauges. The pressure readings should respond to changes in throttle position. GM states that with the engine running and the lower pressure gauge (at the oil filter adapter ...Nov 23, 2023 · 2011 Sierra 5.3L Oil Pressure Fluctuation. I’ve looked through a good number of the threads on here and haven’t quite found anyone with the same issue I’m having. So while cruising down the interstate, my oil pressure will fluctuate between roughly 22 and 32 PSI, with no change in speed or RPMs. It just sorta bounces back and forth, but ...06 Silverad0 5.3L - Low Oil Pressure only during cold starts. His problem was the O-RING in between the pick up tube and the pump. According to the post, he dropped the pan and replaced the O-ring. Here's a quote from his thread: "The o-ring left residue inside the pump socket and on the tube it slides onto.Rpm surge bounce-----need some real help. Hi everyone, I got a 2010 5.3L w/6 speed w/66,000 miles. Recently it started having this "rpm bounce" , about 100-200 rpm when driving about 40-50mph. The rpms are low since the truck is in its 5th or 6th gear, typically around 1000-1500rpm.Shop 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado Gauges. Hand-picked by experts! ... to install some extra gauges. They help you track all kinds of useful information, like exhaust gas temperature, oil temperature, boost pressure, and water temperature. If you go with a tachometer, ... 2019 Silverado 1500 Parts; 2018 Silverado 1500 Parts; 2017 Silverado 1500 Parts;2016 Silverado LT 4x4 Crew Cab 2017 Suburban LT 2018 BMW K1600GTL. ... So, for 48 years I have always watched the oil pressure gauge or idiot light to make sure there is oil pressure within 4 seconds. And after 48 years of doing this, I can tell you your situation is normal. Save Share.Watch this video to find out how to make a DIY car parking gauge that raises and lowers using a tennis ball, string, and screw eye hooks. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Video...very common problem causing the oil needle on the gauge to stick up at 80. clean the code if the knock sensor code comes back more than likely if there are NO engine codes both knock sensors will need to be changed to correct the code. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector (1).10 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Mar 31, 2023. I have a 2005 Gmc Sierra 2500 with the 6.0 vortec in it and on start up get the low oil pressure warning and the beeping and gauge is pegged at 0, will go away after a few minutes of driving and gauge will work as it should. I already did the oil pressure sensor so I’m kind of at a loss.HELP!! '98 K1500 5.7L Vortec. I have a 1998 GMC K1500 Z71 offroad with the Vortec 5.7L 350ci V8. Purchased in Kelowna, BC in October 2013 at 157,000kms (98,000mi). Currently has 164,000km (102,500mi). Nothing else done to the engine this far. Idle is 600RPM, my oil pressure fluxuates from nearly 0 at idle and back to normal (275kPa/40PSI) at WOT.Good evening, I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and have an issue with my oil pressure gauge. It is reading past 80 psi constantly, regardless of whether it is on or off. The first thing I thought of was to replace the oil pressure sending unit. I have had plenty of LSX F-Bodies and am familiar with their issues.Very low reading. Very high reading. Other reasons why your Chevy Silverado oil pressure gauge is not working. Oil requires change. Blocked oil filter. Blocked oil …2016 Silverado LT 4x4 Crew Cab 2017 Suburban LT 2018 BMW K1600GTL. ... So, for 48 years I have always watched the oil pressure gauge or idiot light to make sure there is oil pressure within 4 seconds. And after 48 years of doing this, I can tell you your situation is normal. Save Share.That should remove any air. Then drive it around, let it completely warm up, then let it cool for several hours and check resevoir to see if it's filling back up to max. If for some reason it's still not full, add to the reservoir. It should stop fluctuating. 2003 Silverado 1500 2wd 4.8L automatic.Nov 1, 2018 · Once the engine heats up it says at 30-35 at idle and increases based on RPM. 3000+ RPM brings the oil pressure to 60+psi. I only use Mobil 1 and AC Delco PF46 filter and change every 3-3.5k miles. Truck has 185,000 miles. The lifters have been ticking a for awhile and got really loud the day before I noticed the oil pressure fluctuations.L5P Oil Pressure issue. 2019 3500HD 125k miles. I tow a lot with a lot of weight. Last trip low oil pressure warning came up. Pressure running about 28 psi. Pulled over and checked levels, all fine. Good thing I was close to home and pressure stayed 28 or more the whole way. Now at 600 rpm running 15 psi and 90 psi at 3k rpm.6 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jun 11, 2018. 2000 Silverado 4.8 2wd step side with 142000 kms. (Canadian) The oil pressure gauge does not drop to 0 when shutting off the engine. It stays about 265 Kpa until you start it then it goes up to about 325 Kpa at idle. Hard acceleration causes the gauge to go to between 450Kpa to about 520 Kpa.4 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Dec 7, 2023. My oil pressure sending unit fail, reads 0 or 80 psi, then after a while starts to leak oil from the pigtail. This has happened about 5 times over the last 3 years. The good news is I’m getting pretty good at changing it, bad news is it’s not fixing the problem.May 7, 2018 · Fluctuating Oil pressure troubleshooting. Hey, I have a 2009 GMC sierra 5.3 L V-8. About two months ago when I was on the highway I looked down and noticed my engine light was on and my oil pressure was around 20 PSI. I turn my tuner on and saw that the engine Was saying low oil pressure so I pulled over.2018 silverado***** Brand new 300 miles the oil gauge holds at 40 lbs. pressure while driving when I stop at a red light the needle drops to zero and stays there until I give it little throttle it then goes up to 40 it does this every time i stop. the dipstick shows full of oil. the oil pressure light never comes on. this disturbs me. any info.If your oil pressure gauge is fluctuating, the first thing you should do is check the oil level and top up if necessary. If this doesn’t solve the problem, then check …I have been seeing some weird oil pressure gauge fluctuations lately. Recently I changed the oil pressure sensor at the back of the block by the camshaft sensor. Before I was getting 40 -70 psi and now I am getting 35-55 PSI and the pressure is going up and down 10 or so PSI when rpms are held steady at say 2000 rpm.Some technicians may find DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance) active or stored in history in the Engine Control Module (ECM). Cause. This condition may be caused by a sticking oil pressure relief valve within the oil pump assembly. ⇒ If vehicle was built after the breakpoint date, follow service information for the condition noted.They convey the status of various systems like your engine, transmission, and electrical system at a glance. Some common gauges found on a dashboard are the speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, battery voltage, and tachometer. The speedometer measures how fast your car is going, while the fuel gauge displays the remaining fuel in the tank.PaulTahoe. 30 posts · Joined 2021. #5 · Mar 18, 2021. I sold my Ford and bought a High Country 3.0 in late 2020, and that little 183 cubic inch motor amazes me every time I drive it. In my opinion 20 PSI is more than enough under light motor load, and if you notice throttle and RPM with the "drive-by-wire" system auto increases the oil ...3. I try to watch the gauge now and what started happening was that after about 3500-4000KM i would notice that the oil pressure gauge would go from running just under half. (275 on my gauge see picture attached) to just over the 1/4 line. If I changed the oil it would go back up to the half mark and stay there again until another 3500-4000 KM. 4.Chelsea has four reasons why she loves this rain gauge — and she'll share them in her latest 'Cherry Picked' review! Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All Gui...This result in aerated oil and in the case of the tiny passages of hydraulic/roller lifters they fail to fully pump up. As aerated oil accumulates the pressure drops and can be seen on. The gauge. Your oil pressure gauge on the dash should read 38-45 psi at idle even on high mileage engines. Under moderate acceleration it should easily clear 60 ...BRB46 said: The gauge goes to zero with key in off position, otherwise it's at 80. So with power on, it reads max. This could be the stepper motor, with only one "step", max; or, the sending unit produces a voltage change as the pressure changes, maybe the sending unit is only sending max voltage.soldsoul4foos Discussion starter. 76 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Dec 10, 2013. Greetings fellas.... I have a 2013 DC 5.7L Tundra. On friday I noticed the oil pressure gauge fluctuating between a couple tics below mid point to 3 or 4 tics above midpoint. I've never noticed it before.I'll get an low oil pressure warning get back on the throttle. And the coolant gauge is worse. Factory gauge reads 210 and on edge is 185. Factory gauge doesn't move to 215 and then starts to rise. 2010 Gmc 2500 Duramax 853,500 Odometer miles - sold Nov 2018. 2013 LT CCSB SRW bought with 508,000 miles, now over 703,000 miles.Mar 5, 2024 · Okay not sure if this is actual oil pressure as it's only just occurred. Oil pressure gauge is fluctuating between the half way point and 275kPA on the gauge (so is the battery gauge between 14 and 12V ish although can be normal). Going to get an oil and filter change. And have a garage look at the oil pump switch.6 posts · Joined 2018 ... the guages were an easy fix. Unluckily, once working, the oil pressure gauge revealed a problem. Only a few pounds of pressure at idle and 15-20 pounds when driving when warm. Geeze, what have I gotten myself into. ... 2010 Silverado ECRB LT2 5.3L Flex 6L80E 3.42 Z60/Z82 HD TowJan 2, 2018 · 5 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jan 2, 2018. I just purchased a 2018 GMC 2500HD Denali and ever since I bought it I have noticed that the oil pressure gauge jumps around a lot. When it's cold the oil pressure will go all the way up to 100 psi then after it warms up, it will go back to around 60 but upon acceleration goes back up to close to 80 ...6 posts · Joined 2018 ... the guages were an easy fix. Unluckily, once working, the oil pressure gauge revealed a problem. Only a few pounds of pressure at idle and 15-20 pounds when driving when warm. Geeze, what have I gotten myself into. ... 2010 Silverado ECRB LT2 5.3L Flex 6L80E 3.42 Z60/Z82 HD TowSilverado Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuations In Temperature. So I've searched the forum and found some things like this but not ... P0523, and P0524. I just purchased a 2018 GMC 2500HD Denali and ever since I bought it I have noticed that the oil pressure gauge jumps around a lot. Put at idle, either in park or drive, the pressure …Reasons for a fluctuating oil pressure. While it is normal for an oil pressure gauge to fall and rise while driving, here are some reasons why it happens. 1. An actual automotive problem. An oil pressure gauge can rise and fall if the car has an automotive problem, but it is rare. 2.5 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Apr 24, 2018. I have a 2011 Texas Edition Silverado V8 5.3 Liter. 3 weeks ago the oil pressure pegged out. I had it replaced at a Chevy dealer. This particular chevy dealer has done all the work on my truck. The oil pressure usually read between 22 - 32 psi normally. This seems to be normal.Many RPM fluctuations are caused by transmission problems. It can also happen when the spark plugs are dirty or if there is a vacuum leak that causes misfires. In some cases, the crankshaft position sensor may send the wrong engine speed signal to the tachometer. Here is a more detailed list of the causes of RPM fluctuation while driving. 1.Assuming it dropped to 25psi while stopped or off the throttle. IT is running between 25 and 30 psi at cruise speeds and about 20 psi at idle. It runs about 40 when cold. I have changed The pressure sensor and screen, that help little if any. tomorrowI am changing the oil, we'll see what that will do.12 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Jan 13, 2011. I have a 2004 silverado 1500 that my oil pressure gauge on my cluster is maxing out. It's completly all the way to the right way past the 80 mark. Ive asked around including two of my mechanic buddies and have gotten mixed results. Most saying its just the pressure sending unit thats out but then ...Apr 25, 2018 · 12 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Apr 25, 2018. Glad I found this group! MY 2008 Sierra 1500 4WD V8 5.3L oil pressure is fluctuating. On a cold start up it acts normal and evens out pretty quickly at 40. However once the engine is warm it usually sets at 30 at idle and at about 50 when at cruising speed. When I accelerate it will climb to 60 or so.6 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jun 13, 2011. I have a 2000 silverado 4.3l and just recently the fuel gauge will drop all the way to empty or half a tank while im driving or at idle. And this is after I have just filled up. The truck doesn't hesitate or anything like it's not getting gas, it's just the gauge acting erratic.Jun 4, 2018 · Mdesteiguer Discussion starter. 28 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jun 4, 2018. On my '02 Silverado the oil pressure stays constant at 40-42 psi from idle to 70mph. It usually sits at about 45psi at idle and 70-80psi at 70mph. Engine seems to be running very good as it usually does.5 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Apr 24, 2018. I have a 2011 Texas Edition Silverado V8 5.3 Liter. 3 weeks ago the oil pressure pegged out. I had it replaced at a Chevy dealer. This particular chevy dealer has done all the work on my truck. The oil pressure usually read between 22 - 32 psi normally. This seems to be normal.Just my 2 cent guess. The flutter in my truck's oil pressure gauge has been going on for 5+ years and has not gotten worse. It's much more sluggish. The oscillations are 1 or 2 seconds and occur at steady RPM. The needle moves back and forth a few PSI, about the width of the needle. With cold engine/oil, the PSI is 60-ish.. One common reason an oil pressure gauge fluct2. Bad Noises from engine. The other widespread symptoms o Truck has 230,000 miles and I use 10W30 with a stock filter. When starting cold around 30 degrees, it will idle just under the 40 psi half-way point on the gauge. After it's warmed up and when driving on the highway at around 1,700 rpm, gauge will read about 30 psi. At idle it shows 20 psi. It has a new sending unit and a mechanical gauge shows ...I have a 1997 Silverado 3500 crew cab dually 7.4l with 135000 miles on it. I noticed the last day or two when start her up the oil pressure is around 80 psi. And then drops to around 60 psi after warming up but needle on gauge fluctuates a little. When I shut off the truck the oil pressure gauge show 40psi. Assessing Oil Pressure on Certain Full-Size GM Pickups. Should you e That pressure sender is a variable resistor that varies a voltage signal sent to the gauge - a sensitive calibrated voltmeter - to move the needle in response to normal oil pressure variation in response to engine speed - probably a normal range (hot) of about 30 - 65 psi. If it won't run, chrome it.Since you have the sender out seems like an option would be to determine the thread size. From there you can search to see the availability of an adapter. Another option is to get a sandwich adapter that goes under the oil filter. Those adapters generally have 1/8-27 ports. Try searching using "oil filter sandwich adapter" as the search terms. This morning driving to work, I was at a stop light and m...
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