2001 Chevy S-10 oil pressure

2001 CHEVROLET S-10
128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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W.A.
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i just changed the oil and noticed the oil pressure guage moving while driving around 65 mph going from about 50 lbs to 45 it never done this before i changed the oil its full of oil and holds about 30 lbs at idle it makes no odd noises still runs good.
Mar 31, 2008 at 8:42 AM
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RHALL77
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if its not leaking, no strange noises, i wouldnt worry. If it does go to zero, shut it down. If you really think there is a problem, get a mechanical gauge and hook it up and see what your pressure is and compare to the one on the dash. You oil pressure sending unit could be failing.
Mar 31, 2008 at 9:02 AM
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