2006 Chevy Suburban oil pressure

2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
67,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY103
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my oil pressure gauge is showing max - 80. it's normally 40. i recently added qt of oil. could that cause it?
how many holes on the dipstcik have to be coverd (there is 5 all together)?
Feb 9, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure sending unit if not the oil pump pressure relief valve sticking close
Feb 9, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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TONY103
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thanks for the answer. can you tell me if i can drive the car in this condition?
Feb 10, 2009 at 1:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If there's no knocking noises coming from the engine why not-I recommend you get the oil pressure checked.
Feb 10, 2009 at 5:49 AM
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