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My oil pressure gage is reading at over 80 when the manual says normal is 40, I have a 2005 trailblazer ls 2wd

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It could be a faulty gauge, this is a pretty common issue for Trailblazers. Here's a link with more information about these GM gauge problems. Also, where you can purchase replacement parts on Amazon if you want to do the repair yourself.
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Sounds like the oil sending unit on the engine has gone bad.

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