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01-30-2012, 05:05 PM

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low oil pressure

Oil pressure is really low on my t/a.. i dunno watt it is.. maybe oil pump? gauge marks half on cold start then when it warms up is at a 1/4 to half... watt could it be.. thanks..

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01-30-2012, 06:56 PM

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Could just be your gauge. Put a mechanical gauge on it. If it's still shows low pressure replace the pump.

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01-31-2012, 09:10 PM

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Are you running a delco oil filter? If so try changing to a Mobil 1 filter mine jumped 20 lbs between the two

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01-31-2012, 09:13 PM

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No get a wix filter best filters i have ever ran on any car from stock to 500+hp. How many miles are on your car? What type of oil do you use? What filter do you use?

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01-31-2012, 09:45 PM

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90 k on mine and I run penzoil platinum 5w-30

Wix is good too just wasn't available at the time.

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01-31-2012, 09:48 PM

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I run 10w30 and a wix you should try that it will help a lot. But if your not the original owner it could of had a hard life and when the engine is worn out or going out the oil pressure will be low.

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