Oil Pressure gauge

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- Jay
  
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16 years ago

Mon, Dec 3, 2007 5:15 AM

My dashboard oil pressure gauge (2000 Silverado 5.3 86,000 miles) shows

60-70 when I drive it on the freeway at about 60-65 mph. On a friends car, new Tahoe only 15,000 miles, it's usually at 40 or so.

Is this something I should be worried about? It's been a while since I changed the oil, would that help?

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J

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- William Andersen
  
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16 years ago

Mon, Dec 3, 2007 4:46 PM

...curious to see the replies... I have a 1997 Chevy 1500 (conversion van) and a 1999 Chevy 3500 (motor home) and they both indicate 60-70 when driving, 40 at idle, and have since they were new.

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16 years ago

Mon, Dec 3, 2007 6:16 PM

I've never relied on any electric oil pressure gauge.

Mechanical gauge kits are inexpensive, reasonably accurate and reliable. I buy mine from my farm supply dealer for under $20 including the tubing kit and mounting bracket.