2005 Trailblazer oil pressure gauge

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
64,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HUGH
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The oil pressure gauge does not go below 40 when the engine is off and goes over 80 when engine is running
Dec 30, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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FIXITMR
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normal should be 0-40 so your gettin a 40 boost somehow. these vehicles are known for gauge/instrument cluster problems.(GM) you can just live with it or get it repaired.
Dec 30, 2010 at 6:22 AM
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FIXITMR
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are any other gauges acting up? they more than likely will with age.
Dec 30, 2010 at 6:36 AM
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FIXITMR
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you could also just install a REAL oil pressure gauge! as yours is a glorified idiot light anyway.
Dec 30, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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