02ws666

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ever since i bought the car it has been this high on idle... im thinking the oil pressure regulator is going out... someomes im driving 70 mph in 6th gear and it spikes up to like 75 psi. this doesnt make since to me... it never goes over 80 psi tho.



any ideas super techs?

1Loudz28

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looks like a good oil pressure to me....the 75psi in 6th gear is kinda weird though, mb the oil pressure sensor at the back of the manifold is clogged up...might be time for a new one.

WYATT318MOPAR

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Long as you got good pressure I wouldn't worry about it, long as nothing is leaking then all is well. That looks really good to be at idle.

elias_799

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your oil pressure is normal, nothing to be worried about.

smg267

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I'll trade you my low oil pressure for your high oil pressure

twitchtwice

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is that a cold idle or a warm idle?

4WOFURY

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Based on the temp gauge, I'd say warm.

wicked383lt1

what would be bad oil psi? LS1 newb

IZRED

I say 40 or less while cruising. Mine is around 60 while cruising.

4WOFURY

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Mine is 50 cold idle, 40 warm idle, 50 cruising, 60 WOT

02ws666

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ok here you go guys, i believe my oil pressure sensor is going out... check the pix

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So, what you guys think? am i right? and if sooo, i DO have to take the manifold off to get to the sensor rightttt???

WYATT318MOPAR

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If you can find the socket that fits the sensor then no, all you have to do is reach back there unplug it put the socket on and take it out. Good luck finding the socket though not usually an autoparts store item for the one in our cars. More like a Snap on or Matco tool truck unless you know a dealer mechanic that will let you borrow it.

elias_799

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what oil pump do you have ?

02ws666

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stock oil pump as far as im concerned.. and i used to work at a chevy dealership so it shouldnt be too hard to get the tool

WYATT318MOPAR

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Makes life a lot easier than, no need to pull the intake. Hope that solves your problems seems like it will may just be a tiny particle in the sending unit causing the erratic behavior.

twitchtwice

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yeah if you talking about the sending unit its there on the back of the manifold. idk how hard it is to get to, but our engines are pretty deep in there.

it obviously would be easier to get at it with the intake off but is dooable with it on.

01ssreda4

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agreed....


oil pressure regulator???wtf??

Lopoetve

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looks fine to me

jebuzws6

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mine does the same thing... i dont think its any too bad