Had the oil changed after noticing the oil pressure dropping to around 40psi when hot and idling....

2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE
99,000 MILES
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GERRYGRIT
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Took it out today and once again noticed the oil pressure dropping
down to around 40 psi when it gets hot....Oil Pump???? And how hard
a job is it to replace.......am mechanically inclined and capable
to do handle this job I believe
May 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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HMAC300
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so it's normal to drop pressure when hot, especially at idle. 40 psi is good
May 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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