2000 Cadillac Catera oil pressure

2000 CADILLAC CATERA
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFF RADIOLA
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The car has great oil pressure reading while driving, but drops very low at a idle. just bought the car. Dealer changed oil and filter.
Sep 9, 2010 at 11:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Sep 10, 2010 at 12:12 AM
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