1996 Chevy S-10 oil pressure

Tiny
S10PICKUP
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 51,000 MILES
Why is the oil pressure high on my pickup, when normal the gage reads 40 and now it reads 60/65 why is this?
Sunday, October 11th, 2009 AT 7:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there s10pickup and TY for the donation this is what keeps the site going

Check the oil pressure with a mechannical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal could be the oil pump pressure relief valve is sticking close not relieving the oil pressure
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009 AT 8:12 PM

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