WS6Reaper911

I went in to get my oil change a few days ago and when I left everything was fine for a few miles, then when I came to a stop at a light, my oil pressure just drops down to zero. So I took it back to the shop and they said that I had a leak on my Oil Level Sensor and so I had them change it out. Still, same deal. could it be the oil that I'm running causing this or maybe even my oil pump? I need help, not familiar with the LT1 completely yet. Where should I go from here. By the way, the car isn't running bad at all, and I see no leaks anywhere.

great421

iTrader: (1)

Your Oil Level Sensor (located on the Oil Pan) and the Oil Pressure Sensor (located behind the Intake Manifold) are two very different things.

Install a mechanical Oil Pressure Sensor to confirm your actual oil pressure.

If the engine has normal oil pressure, then the issue is a sensor or wiring; but if the engine does not have normal oil pressure, then the issue is your oil pump.

Good luck!

blade2222

You could also try changing the filter and see if that corrects it, might have a bad one.

Inssan

Um.... have you checked the oil level?

WS6Reaper911

really? you asked me if i checked the oil level? i said i'm new to the lt1 one not new to standard maintenance. but thanks Inssan. oil levels fine. oil filter has been changed twice. i found a shop to hook up a manual gauge to it already, just have to take it to him. again thanks for the help guys.

LS6427

iTrader: (2)

Yup....definitely do this before driving yourself nuts. Cheap and easy.

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dailydriver

Do the LS1s' oil pumps/pressure relief valves 'like' any certain brand of oil filter, or type/material of ADBV over others??

I use Amsoil EaO 64s, and NAPA/Wix Platinums, and they both seem just fine.

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

just avoid fram filters and you will be fine.

dailydriver

^^^This I knew a LONG TIME ago, except that the Ultras are not that bad, especially for 8 bucks and change at China Mart. OCOD (Orange Can Of Death )

Are any of the premium/top drawer filters better than the others as far as oil pressure goes??

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

ive always had good luck with the wix, ac delco, and mobil 1 filters.