High oil pressure gauge

1999 GMC SUBURBAN
15,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD
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KARALEE1188
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Oil pressure gauge maxed out when driving.
Apr 30, 2019 at 2:19 AM
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PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO
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Get another reading with a hand held oil pressure gauge and if this reading is normal, then either the sender or the original gauge is bad. Try a new sending unit first.
I am having a difficult time finding a 3.6l engine in a 1999 GMC Suburban, are you sure? Can you give me the VIN?
Apr 30, 2019 at 2:32 AM
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