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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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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 !
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When was the last time you changed your oil filter?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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About 3 1/2 weeks ago .
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I would change the filter and see if it returns to normal.
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Bad sender or wiring. Unless you have a very serious blockage, 100psi is a bit out of reach of the stock pump.
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Can I drive it too the oil change place ?
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Changed the sender once before, but It was because of LOW oil pressure. I guess its an either or deal huh ?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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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?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Still high, about 80 or so then climbs when i start .
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Its Most Likely the Sender or wiring, I doubt the stock pump will build 100, does it flucuate or stay pegged?
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Just rises when the car is idling.. can i drive the car anywhere now ( to the oil change place ?) or do I tow it ?
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Goes as high as 110 when idling .
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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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.
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yes.. Ok
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