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1991 Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pressure, Tool, Engine.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on December 12, 2012

Chevrolet S-10 Oil pressure Problem

My oil light keeps coming on and the gage needle drops to almost nothing. Also the "check gages" light keeps flashing! But when I check the oil (dip stick) it tells me it's full and no oil is needed! what could be the problem?
Avatar Asked by shessy49

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Replied on December 12, 2012

Thats for the pressure not oil level you have a bad oil pressure sending unit or a oil pressure issue.First thing you need to do is do a oil pressure test when its acting up.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on December 12, 2012

Thank you. Would you happen to know where I can get such tool to test the oil pressure? Plus, once I have this tool, where on this truck, would I perform this pressure test? Sorry, little knowledge about vehicles. Thank you for your help.

Tiny Response from shessy49
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Replied on December 12, 2012

Here is a example of what you would check the pressure with.
http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Transmission-Engine-Pressure-Tester/dp/B0040CW2RI/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355336763&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=otc+transmission+pressure+tester
They may even rent the tool at a auto parts store like auto zone.I need to know which engine you have so i can get you the info where the sender is.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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