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Why does the oil gauge needle bounce on my GMC Truck?

Why does the oil gauge needle bounce on my GMC Truck?

Mine’s the sender. BUT – when I have the knock sensors done in a few weeks he’s going to replace the sensors, the Oil pressure sender, and check the pickup on the pump. Seems they sometimes suck air because of only having one bolt holding them in place and the o-ring gets old.

Why is my oil pressure reading low on my GMC?

In this video we show common causes and solutions for GM vehicle experiencing low or no oil pressure reading on the instrument panel. This condition may also include a low oil pressure warning on the drivers information display and an illuminated check engine light and/or stored codes P0521 P0523 Watch this video for more information.

Why does the oil gauge bounce at idle?

As soon as I hit the gas and the rpms go up it stops, but it twitches all over the place (about 5psi) at idle. I’m hoping this is something as simple as the sender having trouble at that level (which actually isn’t that low) but I am more than a little worried that it’s the pump.

Is there an oil pressure gauge on a dumptruck?

Those were my exact words about a 1997 Ford 460 in a dumptruck. Then the engine had to be replaced. Learned my lesson! Get a mechanical oil pressure gauge on there immediately.

What’s the oil pressure on a Chevy Silverado 5.3?

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. But when starting up shoots back up to 80 psi. When key is off it goes back down to 0psi.

When to shift to the next gear on the RPM gauge?

When you accelerate, shift to the next gear before your RPM gauge needle enters the red line area. If your car’s engine is hesitating during acceleration, it should be inspected by a mechanic as this could be dangerous in situations like where acceleration may be necessary.

Mine’s the sender. BUT – when I have the knock sensors done in a few weeks he’s going to replace the sensors, the Oil pressure sender, and check the pickup on the pump. Seems they sometimes suck air because of only having one bolt holding them in place and the o-ring gets old.

Why does my oil pressure gauge read zero?

Have been driving it for 3 or 4 days and gauge still reads ZERO. It does not move when I turn the key to the “ON” position. I am wondering if it is either the gauge (servo motor) or the sensor.

As soon as I hit the gas and the rpms go up it stops, but it twitches all over the place (about 5psi) at idle. I’m hoping this is something as simple as the sender having trouble at that level (which actually isn’t that low) but I am more than a little worried that it’s the pump.

What should oil level be on Silverado Sierra?

Leaving work the other day and the Check Engine light came on. YIKES!!! So I pull over and check the oil. Oil level was right on the mark. Start up the truck and let it idle for a bit. I was listening for any noise, especially lifters rattling. Didnt hear any thing, so I drove it home (about 30 miles). NO problems at all.

Have been driving it for 3 or 4 days and gauge still reads ZERO. It does not move when I turn the key to the “ON” position. I am wondering if it is either the gauge (servo motor) or the sensor.

What’s the oil pressure on my Silverado Sierra?

Oil level was right on the mark. Start up the truck and let it idle for a bit. I was listening for any noise, especially lifters rattling. Didnt hear any thing, so I drove it home (about 30 miles). NO problems at all. Have been driving it for 3 or 4 days and gauge still reads ZERO.

How can I tell if my oil pressure sensor is failing?

This is a common sign of a failing oil pressure sensor. This is a small unit in the engine block that reads oil pressure inside the motor and relays this information to the vehicle’s computer as well as the oil pressure gauge.

What should the oil level be in my truck?

YIKES!!! So I pull over and check the oil. Oil level was right on the mark. Start up the truck and let it idle for a bit. I was listening for any noise, especially lifters rattling. Didnt hear any thing, so I drove it home (about 30 miles). NO problems at all. Have been driving it for 3 or 4 days and gauge still reads ZERO.

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Ruth Doyle