2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1986 Subaru GL Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil pressure, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 27, 2010

1986 Subaru GL oil presure

Engine Mechanical problem
1986 Subaru GL 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

My 1986 subaru gl the oil pressure starts out at 45+
psi but once the engine gets warm it drops to almost
0. do the oil pumps go bad on these or may be cam or main bearings?
thanks bob
Avatar Asked by bobseeman

Answer

Replied on March 28, 2010

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch.If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked