1997 Chevy Blazer oil gauge

1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KDAVISSEASON
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1997 Chevy Blazer all of a sudden the oil gauge is at 60, why would that happen?
Dec 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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JDL
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Your oil pump may have a pressure relief valve, that isn't operating like it should? You can use an analog gage to double check you dash gage. I'd double check the gage first.
Dec 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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KDAVISSEASON
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Thanks for the quick response! I will double check the gauge.
Dec 11, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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also ensure oil is correct weight and at proper level
Dec 16, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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