1996 Chevy Camaro Oil Pressure

1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO
162,312 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHAD760
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what would cause the oil pressure to drop really low after th car warms up. But when the car is cold it runs at a perfect pressure im just wondering if it would be the oil pump going out i need to change the oil it needs it but i dont want to change it and find that it is the pump in then have to do it again. Any help would be appreciated thank you?
Jul 21, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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Hi there,

Have the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge first and post the readings, cold, hot idle & hot 2,000RPM. Now as the oil heats up it thins out and oil pressure will drop, also if you have worn crank & cam bearings as the oil thins out you will experience lower pressure readings as well,

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 21, 2009 at 5:21 PM
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CHAD760
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so what can i do if its the worn cam and crank bearings?
Jul 22, 2009 at 1:32 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will be looking at a major engine re build to make it right.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 22, 2009 at 1:35 PM
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