2004 chevy silverado

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
140,008 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HUMBERTO PONCE
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What causes a oil pump to go out?
Feb 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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They do wear, but usually last longer than 140K. The primary reason is from dirt. Also, keep in mind, the pump pressure is created by the engine bearings and not the pump itself. Also, the pick up screen can plug and cause a loss of pressure.
Feb 13, 2011 at 5:30 AM
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