low oil pressure

1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PEDRO HERRERA
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low oil pressure car died put a new oil pump still no oil pressure car war running very good no signs of any problems
Feb 24, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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ensure oil filter is properly fitted and is new, also remove and clean oil pan. use mechanical oil pressure gauge to ensure on-car gauge is working properly , may just be faulty oil sending unit.
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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