2001 Chevy S-10 oil pressure

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET S-10
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My 2001 s-10 4cly runs fine but makes noise at idle after running for a while oil pressure at idle when warm falls to 20 and makes noise when cool at start-up it makes no noise oil at 60 at start up
Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 12:03 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may have a problem with the pressure dropping due to worn crank or cam shaft bearings, a faulty pump or pressure relief valve. I would do an engine service and have the pressure tested with a master gauge. Do this first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 10:47 PM

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