Questions & Answers for: engine oil pressure reading high

Question about 2002 Grand Cherokee

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engine oil presure I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo I4.0l Inline 6. My engine oil pressure gauge increases to H whenever I accelerate. It will decrease when I slow down or break but never goes

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Question about 1996 Cougar XR7

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...oil in the engine. Change the oil, making sure to use the proper grade and quantity, then repeat the test. Low oil pressure readings could be attributed to internal component wear, pump related ...

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...engine oil pressure sensor in a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali? Oil Pressure Test Check for proper oil pressure at the sending unit passage with an externally mounted mechanical oil pressure gauge. A ...

...oil, if your engine uses 5w30 and you switch it to a higher viscosity such as 10w40, you may also see higher oil pressure readings, so be sure you are using the correct oil for your vehicle. I hope ...

Question about 1990 Pickup

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...high oil pressure reading you are getting is correct. Before doing this change the engine oil and the oil filter and ensure you use the correct oil and only fit a quality and correct spec oil

engine or the oil pump relief spring may be sticking. Have the oil pressure tested with a special tool that goes in the oil port the sender is screwed into to determine the cause of the high pressure.

Question about 1996 Tercel

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...engine speed. Oil pressure will read higher than normal when a cold engine is first started because the oil is thick. Oil pressure will gradually drop as the engine warms up and the oil thins out. So ...

...is fine the oil pressure gauge reads high only when the engine is running,returns to zero when engine is off.engine oil level is fine that is a sign of the wrong oil grade. that truck takes 5 w 20 ...

Question about 2005 Silverado

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...Engine oil pressure tends to be higher when everything is cold and should steadily fall to a normal value when hot which can be very low at idle but should reach the required pressure at about ...

engine. If the oil pressure gauge still doesn't change its reading, your gauge is busted. It's best to replace it as soon as possible because you won't have any idea if your car is already overheating

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