High oil pressure, I think
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Braidwood Il.
High oil pressure, I think
I have a 98 vette with 35k miles, today while driving I noticed the oil pressure was at 40 psi at 55 mph and 1500 rpm's.(normal)
When I turned off the cruise and coasted the pressure went up to 43 psi, this does'nt make sense. Also when I first took the car out the oil pressure was at 51 psi(never seen it that high) the temp outside was about 72 degrees.
Maybe the oil pressure sending unit is taking a cr#p???
Any help will be appreciated. THANKS
When I turned off the cruise and coasted the pressure went up to 43 psi, this does'nt make sense. Also when I first took the car out the oil pressure was at 51 psi(never seen it that high) the temp outside was about 72 degrees.
Maybe the oil pressure sending unit is taking a cr#p???
Any help will be appreciated. THANKS
Last edited by SUNNYD 95; Sep 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Atlanta GA
It could be the oil pressure sending unit. When it starts dying your oil pressure indicator starts going really high, then just maxes out. Do a search, if this becomes the problem there are many threads on fixing it. It's doable but kind of a PITA. This is also a very common problem on C5's.
Good luck
Good luck
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It could be the oil pressure sending unit. When it starts dying your oil pressure indicator starts going really high, then just maxes out. Do a search, if this becomes the problem there are many threads on fixing it. It's doable but kind of a PITA. This is also a very common problem on C5's.
Good luck
Good luck