175 posts · Joined 2016. #10 · Jun 2, 2018. The minimum oil pressure for a 6.0 is. 41 kPa at 1,000 (6 psi at 1,000) and. 124 kPa at 2,000 (18 psi at 2,000) I say you should be good for now, but definitely check it with a mechanical gauge before you keep driving it. Like. ElReeso Discussion starter.Oct 11, 2022 · Bad Sending Unit. Another common cause of an oil pressure gauge fluctuating is a faulty sending unit. The sending unit is responsible for sending the correct information to the gauge. If it’s not working properly, then the gauge will fluctuate erratically. The only way to fix this issue is to replace the sending unit.Jan 11, 2021 · The needle is supposed to move, on Fords the needle stays at one pressure setting but on Chevy's the needle will fluctuate. As long as it isn't like flying from 20psi to 60psi or some outrageous number you are fine. The needle will move. It is normal. 1999 Silverado 1500 LT LQ4.59 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Nov 30, 2023. I've read several post on problems with the temp. gauge fluctuating more than normal, but haven't really found a definitive answer to resolve the issue. I have a 2020 Colorado with the 2.5 4 cyl. Just for background, before this issue my truck pretty much stayed right around 210 on the gauge with ...The possible cheap fix to this issue can be a simple oil & filter change. However, if you regularly change the oil and the filter, we bet the problem lies in your oil pressure pump or sending unit. 3. Loose Wire Connection. If your oil pressure gauge acts erratically, we bet the issue lies in the electrical connection.Apr 6, 2015 · It will normally do it around 3500 RPM's. It is my understanding when it goes to high pressure is when the piston cooling oil jets fire. It is normal. 2015 Silverado LS Crew Cab L83 5.3, 3.08 ratio, Silver Ice Metallic. Elite Engineering Catch Can. 2014 Carolina Skiff 238 DLV Evinrude E-TEC 150. Like.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.Equinox LX 1.5L. Automatic transmission. 500 miles. A D V E R T I S E M E N T S. While driving at constant speed and rpm oil pressure goes from 30psi to 70psi. It doesn't seem like high oil ...MY 1988 K1500 350TBI 65K miles recently started showing very low oil pressure. Typically 30-40 suddenly went to 20 with RPM, 5-0 at idle. The check gauges light would even illuminate. After changing the oil and filter and doing a lot of digging, it turns out the 1988-1991 350's had two oil sending units. If you dig through the factory repair ...8 posts · Joined 2018 Add to quote; Only show this user ... #1 · May 9, 2018. I have a 2009 Silverado with 120k Miles and I've had the same issuers but without the lifter noise and I've replaced everything literally except, camshaft bearings. ... --Wrong Oil Filter--Faulty Oil Pressure Gauge on Cluster*** Want to use the same tools im using from this video ?? Click on the amazon links***10 piece extension kit- https://amzn.to/3uEQdVcAutomotive Pick Tool- ...The oil pressure sensor determines the pressure and sends the signals through wires to the gauge. The gauge then tells the driver the exact pressure of the oil. Now, if the wire is faulty, it’ll impede the signals from the sensor; thus, the oil pressure gauge goes from 40 to 80 within the blink of an eye.I recently ordered a new reservoir cap to make sure it's holding pressure but the current one seems to be. My next steps are to change the pump, the tensioner, and the belt but wanted to look for answers before just spending money and time. The truck is a 2018 Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 with the 5.3 motor. It has 124,000 cared for miles.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.I don't mind a little fluctuation but, this thing is moving so fast it tells me absolutely nothing with the exception of complete engine failure. If I could get it down to a +/- 10 psi it would be useful. Sorry to revive an old thread. But I've also recently installed a gauge on my STi, via the oil sandwich plate.Truth About Oil Pressure Fluctuations. Jump to Latest Follow ... Lots of miles. I notice the oil pressure gauge is pinned at 40 psi on start-up and for a bit after start-up, but once the truck warms up the psi fluctuates down to about 20 psi when you take your foot off the accelerator. ... 95 silverado 4x4 3/4 w/ 1 ton rear axle, 4:10 gears ...1. Change oil filter/oil. 2. Put mechanical gauge on and replaced sending unit. 3. Replace oil pump main and rod bearings. Only thing left in mine are the cam bearings that could be messing up my pressure hope you have a better out come. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Selec-Trac 2.5" ROR lift. 1977 Trans Am 400 bored 40 over new paint new ...2. 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 ...Published date: 03/28/2018 Preliminary Information PIP5121B Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuation After Startup and Over 3700 RPM Models Brand: Model: Model Years: VIN: Engine: Transmissions: from to Cadillac Escalade 2015 - 2018 All All 6.2L L86 All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 - 2018 All All 4.3L LV3 5.3L L83 6.2L L86 AllThe Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), is responsible for monitoring the oil pressure. The ECM will send a signal to the gauge on the dashboard, which will then light up and indicate to the driver that there is an issue. If the Chevy Silverado’s oil pressure drops too low, it can cause engine damage.Jan 28, 2024 · Pressure is now 45-50psi at startup and 40 PSI at hot idle. No ticking. High volume LS oil pumps can suck the pan dry and high pressure pumps are an unnecessary expense for a daily driver engine. 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.0, 4L80E, NV263, AAM 10.5", 4.10:1, LTX265/70R17. "Speed never killed anyone.Not sure if it is the censer or oil pump. Audio warning started to sound and gauge went down to zero. I pulled over and let the truck set for some ten minutes and started it back up. Pressure gauge went back up to where is has always been in the past (around 45psi). But soon it started to drop off and within 4 minutes back to zero.Its normal on 2014+ EcoTec3 engines, see below. Instrument Cluster Oil Pressure Gauge. The oil pressure gauge needle oscillation is due to the two-stage oil …Just purchased my 11 Silverado 5.3 LT z71 about 35 days ago. Wife had it out and called me saying it displayed low oil light pressure. I've had a 5.3 Yukon in the past that had the same issue. I verified it had oil, and drove it roughly 12 miles home with the gauge pegged to zero most of the time. Fast forward to day, I replaced the sensor and ...Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LSu: My 2000 chevy 5.3 has…. My 2000 chevy 5.3 has started fluttering on the oil pressure gauge.. It clears up but then starts shaking back and forth pretty dramatically.. I take good care of my truck and would like to keep it maintained well without paying dealer prices..116 posts · Joined 2002. #4 · Oct 8, 2006. just removed the oil pressure sender its located by the oil filter and clean it out spray it with some carb or fuel injection cleaner you might get away by just cleaning it this way. 1981 Toyota Celica GT 500000 mi original engine/tranny with 79 Supra F312 rear. 1996 Lexus LS 400 240000 mi and going ...Save money fixing this problem yourselfTHIS WILL WORK ON 07 -12 CHEVY TAHOE,,SILVERADO / GMC SIERRA & YUKONOil pressure gauge fluctuating. Just got my 1st oil change done. I never noticed before but now I'm getting a large amount of fluctuation on my oil pressure gauge when RPM's increase. Normal idle and run is around 30psi, With RPM increase it will spike to 80psi and then drop back down depending how hard you get on it. Oil level is correct as well.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.116 posts · Joined 2002. #4 · Oct 8, 2006. just removed the oil pressure sender its located by the oil filter and clean it out spray it with some carb or fuel injection cleaner you might get away by just cleaning it this way. 1981 Toyota Celica GT 500000 mi original engine/tranny with 79 Supra F312 rear. 1996 Lexus LS 400 240000 mi and going ...The only thing that will happen is the check gauges light will come on. The oil pressure gauge is an analog device that is located in the IPC. The oil pressure gauge is operated directly by the oil pressure sensor circuit. As the engine oil pressure changes, the resistance of the sensor and the current flow in the oil pressure gauge changes.GM 07-13 5.3L AFM LC9 witnessed oil pressure drop from 40 to 20 and hovered at around zero. Check engine light came on the low oil pressure light and DIC alarming to shut engine down. Shut engine down and restarted, oil pressure went back up to 40 and continued to drive until it happened again.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.Check the Voltage: A healthy battery should read around 12.6 volts. A reading below 12 volts might indicate a weak or failing battery. Consider Professional Testing: If unsure, many auto parts stores offer free battery testing, providing a more comprehensive evaluation. Evaluating the Alternator.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 PIP5121.2013 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 oil pressure 1 Answer. I have a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3 motor the truck only has just over 83,000 miles on it I started to have a problem with the oil pressure dropping and check engine light coming on tell...Mar 25, 2014 · I think it is probably a bad oil pressure sensor. This used to be a common problem with the 90's chevy trucks, don't seem to here about it to much anymore, but I have had several trucks that did this and replacing the oil pressure sensor cured the problem. The sensor used to be screwed into the drivers side cylinder head on the old 454 v8 , and ...Its normal on 2014+ EcoTec3 engines, see below. Instrument Cluster Oil Pressure Gauge. The oil pressure gauge needle oscillation is due to the two-stage oil …Also out: DVD rentals, MP3 players, and sewing machines. Every three years, New Zealand reviews the items it includes in a basket of goods that it uses to measure inflation, which ...26 posts · Joined 2020. #23 · Sep 22, 2020. i own a 2020 Sierra 1500 with the 3.0L Diesel,... Normal oil pressure is about 20psi, idle, 0 to 40% throttle,.... at 45 to 75% Throttle oil pressure is about 40psi,... and 100% throttle mine goes and stays at 60PSI as long as its Floored. Like.A common reason your car temperature gauge goes up and down, and no heat is emitted, is that your cooling system is faulty. You may want to check out clogged components such as the heater core, radiator hose, coolant level, thermostat, or water pump. The coolant passageway might be blocked with sediments or rust.8 posts · Joined 2018 Add to quote; Only show this user ... #1 · May 9, 2018. I have a 2009 Silverado with 120k Miles and I've had the same issuers but without the lifter noise and I've replaced everything literally except, camshaft bearings. ... --Wrong Oil Filter--Faulty Oil Pressure Gauge on ClusterP. pipe56 Discussion starter. 11 posts · Joined 2020. #1 · Sep 13, 2020. my 5.7 liter has 35 psi oil pressure when cold, as it warms up it drops to 10. i just bought it and have driven it only 10 miles or so until the pressure get to the bottom of the gage. it will rise if i increase the rpms. Like.Apr 14, 2014 · 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.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.Temp gauge fluctuates. While driving 2015 traverse the temp gauge has started jumping around a lot. It will run at the middle 210 mark then instantly drop to the 170-180 area, and then a few seconds later back up to 210. The wife said she was parked for about 15 minutes and when she started it up the coolant fan was running wide open and also ...Oil Pressure Gauge / Sending Unit Wiring- 2002 Duramax LB7 replaced with a 2003 LB7. I have a 2002 Silverado 2500hd with a 2002 wiring harness (truck side) connected to a newer 2003 LB7 engine with a 2003 wiring harness (engine side). As discovered and documented by Flyingsquirel above, I had the same problem with the oil pressure sending unit.Oil pressure must go up with higher rpm's. 38-40 at idle and 60 or so at high rpm would be more normal for that truck. I'd guess you have a gauge problem (common on that generation truck) or a sending unit problem. '13 SLE 4x4 ExtCab 5.3 6sp 3.42 G80 Z82 Z60 Fire Red. Bought new. 25,700 miles. Frk9100.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.Reasons For High Oil Pressure. The oil pressure can be high because of a cold engine, using the wrong oil grade or due to poor oil quality. As far as mechanical problems, it could be a faulty oil pressure sensor, a bad oil pressure gauge, a blocked oil passage, a damaged oil pump relief valve or a dirty oil filter.I replaced the sensor and screen as is typically the issue. The screen had some debris on it, bit not terrible. Oil level was full. Cleared codes. Oil pressure was ~30-35psi on start up after new sensor/screen. He started it up this morning and oil pressure was normal for a bit, then dropped to ~10psi and check engine light came on.Yes, the trans already has the sensor, and the ecm/tcm is wired up and monitoring it, the IP just doesn't have a gauge to display the data. Swapping to an IP with the gauge will show it. 2004 Sierra 3500 dually, 6.0L extended cab, cab&chassis flatbed, upgraded to 4wd. 2012 Silverado 3500 dually, 6.0l, crew cab, long box replaced w flatbed.Insights magazine. Contact Us. Assessing Oil Pressure on Certain Full-Size GM Pickups. Should you encounter a fluctuating oil pressure gauge on certain GM pickups, namely the 2019–2020 Silverado 1500 and …your vehicle uses a ac pf48 filter. the specs are below. this has a low pressure bypass valve in it. when the oil is cold the bypass opens to reduce pressure. not the same as my 2000 5.3L. which with mobil1 5-30wt oil the pressure is 40-60psi. . with reg oil it used to go to 75psi on a cold winter start up. not with synthetic. this will never occur with that PF48 fillter .Because that bypass ...641 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Mar 14, 2020. my 98 k1500 with a 5.7 has a problem , the oil pressure will fluctuate from 40 to zero then back at highway speeds. back in sept my gauge started fluctuating at idle , so i replaced sensor , problem solved , till i went on road trip back east , coming home after several hours of driving , i noticed ...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.I ended up doing something similar to this for the transmission cooler lines. However, i just finished changing my oil and noticed a leak coming from above the oil filter housing, right where the oil cooler lines go into the system. The dealer wants 107.84 for the part, and 230 for labor.Chevy Silverado 2018, Aqua Edition Gauge Face Kits by US Speedo®. Speedometer Range: 140 MPH. Lighting Color: White Numbers. Lighting Color: White Day Blue Night Background Lighting. Gauge Color: Anodized Blue. ... Universal Comp II LED Series Oil Pressure Gauges by Marshall Instruments®. Diameter: 2-1/16". Pressure Range: 0-100 PSI.Starts up at 40 plus and even up to 60 while cold. Once warmed up pressure drops. Runs 40 on highway and 20 at idle. I removed lower pressure relief valve from oil pan. Put a good oil filter in and using 5w30 oil. Ive done compression checks.Here's the symptom list: -When RPM's drop below 1k, Oil Gauge drops to 0 and lights come on. -When RPM's go back above 1k, everything goes back to normal. -Only occurs when coolant temp has reached around 210. -At first only occurred on occasion. -Over time, occurred every time I drove.If the oil pressure gauge in your Chevy Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, or Suburban is reading no oil pressure, excessive oil pressure, or if the oil pressure g...Make sure the oil indication is truly faulty, though. My experience is that a faulty gauge will not set off the "oil pressure low" indicator. If you have a dirty throttle body (how many miles do you have, and has it EVERY been cleaned), and your idle is fluctuating down to 300-400 RPM instead of the commanded 600, then the oil indicator is right, and you need to solve the erratic idle problem.The Chevrolet Silverado oil pressure sensor issue is a fairly common one. Here's why it happens and how you can fix it at home. Skip to content (855) 505-2886 Sales lines are open ... You could be driving along and notice the oil pressure gauge fall to …Neal. 102 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Feb 2, 2015. My 2012 at hot idle in drive is 30, going down the road at 45 mph it runs pass 40psi probably closer too 45psi. First startup engine cold the oil pressure is right around 40 psi or just slightly under at idle. Welcome to the forum. 2017 Silverado 1500 5.3 4x4. Like.Either I didn't notice it since I bought the truck that it did it, or it just started happening, but now the oil pressure gauge fluctuates a lot from idle to driving. At …Benchmark oil prices bounced around late Tuesday into Wednesday as the energy market tried to gauge the effects of a Trump presidency. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive news...4. Repeat the process on the LH mount starting at the rear bolt at position 3, front bolt at position 2 and the middle bolt at position 1. If idle vibration Does Not return when the RH or LH engine mount bolts are re-torqued to specifications, remove the old bolts and discard. Replace the bolts with new ones.Apr 24, 2018 · 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.Jerry Bransford. It is absolutely normal and indeed 100% normal for any engine with an engine-driven oil pump like all our Wranglers (and most other engines) have for the true oil pressure to vary in step with the engine rpms. A good rule-of-thumb for good acceptable oil pressure is 10 psi per thousand engine rpms.The oil pressure will be slightly lower at idle, normally between 20 and 30 PSI on most car engines. Normally, it won’t go below the specified parameters set by the manufacturer. If the oil pressure drops …GN, the oil pressure port for the dash gauge is probably where you will need to tee off to install a mech gauge. Its located at the very back of the intake manifold a little toward the drivers side. Somewhat hard to get to. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread.1. Oil Level Is Too Low. The oil level dropping below the minimum dipstick line is one of the most common causes of low oil pressure. This can happen at any time, even if you've recently had an oil change. Over time, engines burn oil more quickly. This is due to piston rings wearing, seals leaking, and so on.2013 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 oil pressure 1 Answer. I have a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3 motor the truck only has just over 83,000 miles on it I started to have a problem with the oil pressure dropping and check engine light coming on tell...My 2005 Sillverado recently lost oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. So I replaced the oil pump and the guage still reads zero. My truck is over 200,000 mi. Looking for any advise. Thanks ... my 2003 chevy silverado oil pressure fluctuates between 35 and 37 psi at high speeds around 70 like fluctuates abnormal. And at 65 the oil pressure holds ...It will normally do it around 3500 RPM's. It is my understanding when it goes to high pressure is when the piston cooling oil jets fire. It is normal. 2015 Silverado LS Crew Cab L83 5.3, 3.08 ratio, Silver Ice Metallic. Elite Engineering Catch Can. 2014 Carolina Skiff 238 DLV Evinrude E-TEC 150. Like.All with the same end result. Pressures are normal and no lights for about 10 miles then the pressure starts fluctuating from 20 to 40 and dropping to zero when stopped. ... #2 · Dec 25, 2023. I would start with measuring oil pressure with an analog gauge. There should be a port at the front drivers side (at least there is w the 6.0/5.3 ls ...Fluctuating oil pressure. If you have a bad bearing, it will not allow the oil pressure to build to where is should be. Oh and oil is not low. So can't be oil pump or lack of oil getting to parts. Here is how you can read the meter. My engine oil pressure light came on and my gauge was at 0. Silverado Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuations EbayFind the sending unit's location on the engine block to replace the faulty one. It's often near the oil filter housing. Remove the old sending units from the engine block by unscrewing them. Then, place the new one into the engine block and screw it. Also, reconnect the tubes to the new unit and the oil pressure gauge.3 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Feb 4, 2014. My oil pressure recently dropped & the indicator came on that says "low oil pressure, turn engine off". Of course this got me very nervous and I shut the engine off & checked my oil level, which was fine. Brought it to my mechanic & he hooked it up to check the pressure and everything was fine.Oct 14, 2018 · Hey guys, I have an 09 Silverado 1500 5.3 and I have been having issues with my oil pressure gauge. I was driving on the highway and it suddenly dropped to 0 psi then after a few minutes it jumped to 80 psi and now stays on 0 all the time. I figured just simply the sensor waa bad since the guage was fluctuating so I replaced the sensor.May 22, 2014 · 10 posts · Joined 2013. #4 · Feb 7, 2015. found this thread after changing oil sending switch and filter. '07 5.3L 190K miles with fluctuating oil pressure. tries to read low with warnings unless keep in low gear or manual reving above 1K rpms. Then when warm will read about 35-40 most of the time. condition was present before changing switch ...After the engine warms up the pressure will decrease to around 30 and the ticking is louder. I have read online, 2018 silverado***** Brand new 300 miles the oil gauge holds at 40 lbs. pressure while , Yes, the trans already has the sensor, and the ecm/tcm is wired up and monitoring it, the IP just doesn't, Check out my Merchandise Store Below the video for Men's and Women's Apparel, MUGS and Stickers! https://rai, Feb 10, 2023. #1. Hey guys, so I noticed the other day while driving that my oil pressure , Surprised it kicked on at all. for chevy/gm trucks after 1987 psi r, Silverado oil pressure gauge fluctuations for sale. Oil filters are used in cars to protect engine compon, New Covid infections appear to be surging in China due to the rise, Step 3. Hold the end of the unplugged wire from the , Mar 25, 2014 · I think it is probably a bad oil pressure se, Truck Model. GMC Sierra Classic 1500. Engine Size. 350 tbi. Hi Ever, Have a mechanic check the oil level. Oil pressure gauge reading too l, Tennessee. Apr 6, 2018. #16. If a filter is full, even with, Feb 18, 2024 · Had all kinds of issues such as tach, oil pressure , Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W) - oil pr, This is the first step to fix any oil pressure gauge problems. Check , #chevy #cheverolet #chevysilverado #2500hd #pickuptr, 175 posts · Joined 2016. #10 · Jun 2, 2018. The minimum oi.