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RottenDog
10-27-2002, 08:45 AM
My oil pressure can't make up it's mind.

Previously, when I drove at highway speeds on a 5 mile plus trip, my oil pressure would start at 60-70 PSI (stock gauge). Then it would slowly go down to 40-45 PSI, and at some point then slowly go back up to 60-70 PSI. Then it might go down and back down again. This occurs with no set pattern.

I replace the oil sending unit and the same thing happens, only the pressures are at a higher reading.

Can an oil pump's performance fluctuate?

andy d
10-27-2002, 08:59 AM
could be the gauge itself is making and breaking. i would test the oil pressure with a mechanical guage.

Millerluck
10-27-2002, 11:51 AM
It's the gauge probly. I can smack my dash and mine will jump back up 10 pounds. Hahaha

Later

Larry