1996 Buick Skylark

Tiny
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  • 1996 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 AT 3:01 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Are you hearing knocking or ticking when it runs?
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 5:13 PM
Tiny
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I don't hear any knocking. It is skipping due to lack of oil in the lifters.
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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I need you to check the oil pressure with a gauge. Many parts stores will lend or rent the tool and all you do is hook it up to where the oil sending unit is. Once we know the actual pressure, then we can determine if the oil pan needs removed to check for a plugged pick-up tube or bad oil pump.

Let me know what type of pressure you have at idle.

Joe
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 7:20 PM

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