2001 GMC Sierra Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on May 24, 2010
2001 GMC Sierra oil pressure
Engine Mechanical problem
2001 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 355,00 miles
truck runs fine, doesnt burn oil howerver the engine oil pressure sensor reads 60 when idling and 70 when driving, whis is pressure so high? what can i do to bring it down or is it ok like this?
2001 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 355,00 miles
truck runs fine, doesnt burn oil howerver the engine oil pressure sensor reads 60 when idling and 70 when driving, whis is pressure so high? what can i do to bring it down or is it ok like this?
Asked by john malleyAnswer
Replied on May 24, 2010
This is an electric sender, so you need to find out actual oil pressure.
You can check pressure with mechanical gauge, screwed into oil pressure sender port.
If still high, you may have a clogged oil galley, but more than likely the gauge is misreading.
