1992 Buick Lesabre ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE

Avatar
TIM MCC
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic ALOT miles
----------------------------------------------------------------
WHEN I TURN IGN.TO ACC OIL PRESSURE PEGS OUT START UP OK.AFTER COUPLE MILES WHEN ACCELERATING GAUGE ERRATIC SOMETIMES ALL WAY TO RIGHT UNTIL EITHER IPUT IN NEUTRAL LET OFF GAS COMPLETELY OR PUT THE THROTTLE TO IT. OIL IS CLEAN DONT SEEM TO BE LEAKS CAR SEEMS TO RUN FINE CHANGED OIL,FILTER 3 TIMES RECENTLY
Apr 19, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
MERLIN2021
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 17,250 POSTS
Replace your oil sending unit, it may have a partial clog or is just out of range..it's usually right near the oil filter, if you can tell me the exact engine size I can look up the location, it's on the white label under the hood in liters!
Apr 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Avatar
MERLIN2021
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 17,250 POSTS
I show 2 depending on the VIN, on lower right front of enge on filter adapter housing, and lower rear right side of engine...
Apr 19, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle