Nytmare

All of a sudden, my oil pressure has sky rocketed to over 100 1bs . What can be the cause of this ? I checked the oil and it seemed fine . I'm not driving it now, but do you recommend I drive it to see if it will smooth itself out ? I need help fast !

technical

When was the last time you changed your oil filter?

Nytmare

About 3 1/2 weeks ago .

Nytmare

What do you guys think ?

9T9BlueTA

iTrader: (2)

I would change the filter and see if it returns to normal.

technical

Bad sender or wiring. Unless you have a very serious blockage, 100psi is a bit out of reach of the stock pump.

Nytmare

Can I drive it too the oil change place ?

Nytmare

Changed the sender once before, but It was because of LOW oil pressure. I guess its an either or deal huh ?

technical

I've seen senders send erratic signals as well as low and high signals. If there is a short or the sender closed it would send a really high signal.

If you turn the key to on ( not start), does the oil pressure gauge read 0 or 100?

Nytmare

You guys still there ?

Nytmare

Still high, about 80 or so then climbs when i start .

SeeYaSucker

Its Most Likely the Sender or wiring, I doubt the stock pump will build 100, does it flucuate or stay pegged?

Nytmare

Just rises when the car is idling.. can i drive the car anywhere now ( to the oil change place ?) or do I tow it ?

Nytmare

Goes as high as 110 when idling .

technical

So you're saying that the gauge reads 80psi before you start the car, correct? Then it's definately a sender/wiring problem and you're oil pressure might be normal and safe to drive.

Nytmare

yes.. Ok

Nytmare

Thanks !