2001 Cadillac Catera oil pressure problem

2001 CADILLAC CATERA
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEADY55
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when i start in the morning, engine starts rough ,
oil pressure takes a while to go up, while oil pressure goes up engine makes
a funny grining noise,
pressure goes back down when engine is hot .what could be the problem
May 15, 2008 at 2:41 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

get the oil pressure tested with a master gauge first, this will give a true indication as to the oil pressure, when this is know your mechanic can make a decision on what to do next.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 15, 2008 at 11:56 PM
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