Oil pressure reading high
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Oil pressure reading high
I just sold my 89 Vette and got a 98 Convertable. Great car, only had it a few days and still getting use to it. The oil pressure reading is pegged at 80 all the time. The guy I got it from says it just started doing that and gave me a new oil sender part. Is this common or could it be something else -
Ron - Tampa, Fl
Ron - Tampa, Fl
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Originally Posted by ronwc
I just sold my 89 Vette and got a 98 Convertable. Great car, only had it a few days and still getting use to it. The oil pressure reading is pegged at 80 all the time. The guy I got it from says it just started doing that and gave me a new oil sender part. Is this common or could it be something else -
Ron - Tampa, Fl
Ron - Tampa, Fl
PS - there is a good write-up in tech tips.
Last edited by RCK1999; Nov 23, 2004 at 09:39 PM.
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Another useful tip. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by RCK1999
Yup, really common problem. The way to tell if sensor is bad is to turn key on and DON'T start engine. If you get a pressure reading, the sensor is bad. Its relatively easy to replace. Do a search in the forum for replacement details.
PS - there is a good write-up in tech tips.
PS - there is a good write-up in tech tips.
My 98 had the same problem about six months ago. I took it to my mechanic and had the oil sending unit replaced.
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Common problem. Our own Forum member, Evil-Twin put together this very informative C5 Tech Tip: Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement
