2000 Chevy S-10 Oil Pressure Guage

2000 CHEVROLET S-10

76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

BERNIE56

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When I start the truck (and it's been cold in Indiana lately) the oil pressure guage shows a high reading, nearly at the highest level.

Once the engine warms up, the reading's more in the middle range. But when I accelerate, the guage goes back to the higher reading. Once I begin to slow down or coast in traffic, the reading is near the middle again.

Is this normal or should my oil pump be replaced soon?

Feb 11, 2008 at 3:27 AM

SEAN L

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[quote:08fa3c399e="Bernie56"]Other Category problem
2000 Chevy S-10 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 76000 miles
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When I start the truck (and it's been cold in Indiana lately) the oil pressure guage shows a high reading, nearly at the highest level.

Once the engine warms up, the reading's more in the middle range. But when I accelerate, the guage goes back to the higher reading. Once I begin to slow down or coast in traffic, the reading is near the middle again.

Is this normal or should my oil pump be replaced soon?[/quote:08fa3c399e]

Mar 1, 2008 at 2:55 PM

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