Showing low oil pressure at idle. when moving oil pressure fine.
Jan 2, 2019 at 10:44 AM
Oil pressure sensor location
1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE
JIMMY68
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,
The sensor is down on the left front of the engine by the oil filter. I attached a picture for you to view of the sensor location. you need a special socket to loosen the sensor. you can get it at the parts store.
As far as the low pressure, it could be the sensor but to be sure, I would check the pressure with a manual gauge to verify. if you have low pressure it could be an oil pump or clogged pick up screen in the oil pan. you can rent a tester at a parts store.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure
Roy
The sensor is down on the left front of the engine by the oil filter. I attached a picture for you to view of the sensor location. you need a special socket to loosen the sensor. you can get it at the parts store.
As far as the low pressure, it could be the sensor but to be sure, I would check the pressure with a manual gauge to verify. if you have low pressure it could be an oil pump or clogged pick up screen in the oil pan. you can rent a tester at a parts store.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure
Roy
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Jan 2, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Thank you so much I appreciate it and I will have the oil pump and filter checked out as well.
Jan 2, 2019 at 12:53 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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You're welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Always glad to help.
Roy
Jan 2, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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