Oil Pressure problems at Idle or stop
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Oil Pressure problems at Idle or stop 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.
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!
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!
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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.
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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.
I use Amsoil EaO 64s, and NAPA/Wix Platinums, and they both seem just fine.
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^^^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 
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Are any of the premium/top drawer filters better than the others as far as oil pressure goes??
) Are any of the premium/top drawer filters better than the others as far as oil pressure goes??
