2000 Chevy S-10 Oil Pressure Guage

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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 11:27 AM
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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 10:55 PM
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