95 deville low oil pressure

1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MADIRISH123
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i have a 95 cadillac devile i went on a trip from ma to va once i got there the low oil pressure warning stop engine warning went on and started to make a rithmatic ticking sound when i come to a stop would that be the oil pump?
Jun 26, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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JDL
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Was engine oil level, full? Yes, it could be the oil pump? I wouldn't drive it till you find out the issue.
Jun 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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MADIRISH123
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i had to drive it home but the oil level was full how much roughly would it be to fix the problem or would it be time to look for a new car
Jun 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Just to add on this -It depends on your present mileage for a new car-you need to have the oil pressure read this will tell you if you need a new car or bottom end work-try changing to a thicker oil and replace the filter and see what happens-again do not drive it as suggested
Jun 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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CADIEMAN
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your ride home just cost you a engine.when a car breaks just have it towed its a lot cheeper.
Jun 26, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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