Step by step guide on how to repair an automotive engine with high oil pressure, this information pertains to all internal combustion engines.
Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10
Tools and Supplies Needed
Begin with the car on level ground, in park with the emergency brake set.
Step 1 - When an engine is cold, the oil pressure will be at its highest point. If the oil pressure gauge is constantly in the highest position, there is a problem.
Step 2 - The oil pressure sender is responsible
for supplying feedback data to the gauge or computer. If this sensor fails it can
give a false reading causing the gauge to read at its highest point.