check gagues

1990 GMC C1500
285,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MNO221
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1990 gmc pu, my check gauges lite came on and my oil pressure is registering past 60. What can cause that.
Apr 6, 2011 at 1:28 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Past 60psi-could be the oil pressure relief valve not opening-check it with a mechanical gauge
Apr 6, 2011 at 2:23 AM
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MNO221
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Thanks
Apr 6, 2011 at 4:50 AM
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MNO221
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Is the oil pressure relief valve the same as the oil pressure switch,oreily only show a switch not valve?
Nov 14, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No, the oil pressure relief valve is in the oil pump-the switch reads the pressure-the oil pressure relief valve controls the oil pressure
Nov 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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