Oil pressure sender my oil pressure sits at about 39 PSI idling

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
51,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KTWILLI888
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My oil pressure sits at about 39 PSI idling, and would always stay in between 39-42 PSI. I recently changed the oil, and used 5-20 instead of 5-30 (wasn't thinking). I also went from a Fram PH9837 Extra Guard Pro to a Fram PH9837 Extra Guard. Now when I my RPM rise to about 3,700- 4,000 RPMs (passing gear) my oil pressure will rise to nearly 80 PSI. Any ideas? Possibly the lighter weight oil or a bad oil filter?
Mar 16, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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KASEKENNY
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It is possible that the filter is restricting the flow raising the oil pressure but it is not the oil. Thinner oil would lower the pressure plus the difference between 5-30 and 20 is not significant enough to cause this much of a rise.

I would drain the oil again and check for metal. Then change the filter as well and add the correct oil. Then retest the pressure.

I would test it with a mechanical gauge and make sure the sensor is correct.

Here is a guide on high pressure if the pressure is correct:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-oil-pressure

I attached below the process on how to change the sensor if the mechanical gauge shows the pressure is not high. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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