1998 Chevy Camaro oil pressure is low on start and stop-dri

JAYME

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1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
149,000 MILES

I just bought this camaro yesterday and did not realize anything until I drove it home! When I start it or come to a low idol or stop my oil pressure drops and my check guages light comes on but as soon as I go the oil pressure goes to normal and the check guages light goes off so my question is could it be an oil pump? And even though everything seems fine once I get going is this a major problem that I should park it right away until I get it looked at - I spent all my money on the car so it could be 2 weeks until I can have it serviced so is light driving ok?The oil is real clean and thin- thank you for any help you can give me jayme campbell

Sunday, February 17th, 2008 AT 1:07 PM

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D5NUKE

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Check the oil pressure switch. It only cost about 10 bucks and if it is going bad this could be the problem. Also when you slow down or stop the engine rpms are lower and thus your oil pressure. If its good while driving then your ok. But low oil pressure while at high rpm is bad. The oil pump could be weak or even the oil filter could be clogged. You get the check gauges light due to the pressure gauge going to low. Hope this helps

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Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 6:04 PM

JAYME

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D5nuke I thank you! I live in a remote area so to just take my car to a shop is not that easy! Im an hour and a half away from a shop so I really thank you for your advice!Since oil pressure is normal at high speed or any speed a switch sounds likely! I only seem to have the problem on start up and sometimes when I come to a stop sign or a low idol my rpms are 850 - 900 pretty high idol, but maybe a 10 dollar switch could be the problem so I will check that before the shop tells me it is a $ 700 oil pump! Thanks again ! You have gave me goood advice ! Jayme

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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 AT 10:19 AM