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Dec 30, 2009 | 07:56 PM

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2000don

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2000 C5 Coupe- I noticed today that oil pressure gauge was pegged at 80 psi. I brought up the digital readout and it was 130. Oil level is good, no other symptoms. Changed oil about 2000 miles ago- Mobil 1 synthetic 10W-30. Never have seen this before. What could this be?

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Dec 30, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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2000 C5 Coupe- I noticed today that oil pressure gauge was pegged at 80 psi. I brought up the digital readout and it was 130. Oil level is good, no other symptoms. Changed oil about 2000 miles ago- Mobil 1 synthetic 10W-30. Never have seen this before. What could this be?

I think there are at least three threads on this subject.......try scrolling down..

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Dec 30, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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WOW, only the 3rd posting like this this week. Wonder what it is???? Maybe the STICKY at the top will tell you. Or search on high oil pressure???

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Jan 1, 2010 | 10:17 AM

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The is a post by Vectorz on this topic that is a complete with PICS DIY in replacing the unit....

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Jan 1, 2010 | 10:33 AM

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Not just three threads as mentioned by lucky...rather a gazzillion!!! Use the search function and you will find a ton of data, thoughts and suggestions

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