A Silverado's low battery gauge reading may indicate a dying battery, faulty alternator, or wiring issues. Troubleshooting can involve checking connections, testing the battery and alternator, and ensuring proper grounding. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent such issues from arising.PIP5121B Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuation After Startup and Over 3700 RPM Models Brand: Model: Model Years: VIN: Engine: Transmissions: from to Cadillac Escalade 2015 - 2018 All All 6.2L L86 All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 - 2018 All All 4.3L LV3 5.3L L83 6.2L L86 All Chevrolet Suburban 2015 - 2018 All All 5.3L L83 AllCheck out my Merchandise Store Below the video for Men's and Women's Apparel, MUGS and Stickers! https://rainmanraysrepairs.myspreadshop.com/Support the cha...0. 05inAusTex Discussion starter. 11 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Mar 2, 2022. 2005 Silverado with 278,000 miles with oil pressure gauge that occasionally goes to zero for 1-2 seconds and springs back to 80. No associated engine noise or sputtering. It is not reproducible by coasting, turning, accelerating or decelerating. What could be causing ...I think it is probably a bad oil pressure sensor. This used to be a common problem with the 90's chevy trucks, don't seem to here about it to much anymore, but I have had several trucks that did this and replacing the oil pressure sensor cured the problem. The sensor used to be screwed into the drivers side cylinder head on the old 454 v8 , and ...Silverado oil pressure gauge pegged – Silverado oil pressure gauge fluctuations – Silverado oil pressure gauge high. If your 2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006 Silverado oil pressure gauge pegged out, has unusual fluctuations in it’s readings or reads high it can be caused by one of two problems. The first common cause is a faulty oil pressure ...Silverado Low Oil pressure. To start, I have read for hours on forums to find a cure. I have a 2012 Silverado 5.3 (LC9) 1500 with 134,000 miles. I have had low oil pressure on the gauge and the P0521 code. So I replace the oil pressure sensor and put a new screen/filter under it. *Note, I did not pull one out before hand, so it didn't have one.8 posts · Joined 2018 Add to quote; Only show this user ... #1 · May 9, 2018. I have a 2009 Silverado with 120k Miles and I've had the same issuers but without the lifter noise and I've replaced everything literally except, camshaft bearings. ... --Wrong Oil Filter--Faulty Oil Pressure Gauge on ClusterAssessing Oil Pressure on Certain Full-Size GM Pickups. Should you encounter a fluctuating oil pressure gauge on certain GM pickups, namely the 2019–2020 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 (particularly with the L3B 2.7L four-cylinder engine), there’s no need for alarm. The trucks employ a variable displacement oil pump that, in certain driving ...2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 5.3L L83 6.2L L86. 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe/GMC Yukon 5.3L L83. Condition. The customer may comment that the oil pressure …Oct 3, 2011 · A. attaboy Discussion starter. 32 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 3, 2011. I've got a 99 K1500 w/5.3 w/120,000 miles. The oil pressure guage needle bounces around while the truck is ideling but stops once I get going and stays steady at around 60 psi until I stop and idel again. Should this be something to be concerned about? Thanks.2008 Silverado oil pressure is fluctuating. No oil pump hasn't been changed. Engine light came on and went off as soon - Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic ... Remove the oil pressure sensor and screw a mechanical oil gauge in its place and check pressure on the gauge. Oil Pressure - Minimum - Hot: 1,000 RPM ..... 152 kPa (22 psig) 2,000 ...When the voltage does drop some lights will dim, the engine sound would change. Heat on full, lights all on, sound system on: 14.3v quick drop to 12.5v. it would fluctuate randomly sometimes every 5 seconds several times in a row to intermittently. No Heat on, lights on, sound system on: 13.79v quick drop to 12.52v.Oil Pressure Gauge / Sending Unit Wiring- 2002 Duramax LB7 replaced with a 2003 LB7. I have a 2002 Silverado 2500hd with a 2002 wiring harness (truck side) connected to a newer 2003 LB7 engine with a 2003 wiring harness (engine side). As discovered and documented by Flyingsquirel above, I had the same problem with the oil pressure sending unit.No mention of the '06's. 2) Other people have experienced low oil pressure while driving along - but mine is only during cold starts. 3) I have had the oil and filter changed twice - to no avail. 4) Oil level is full. 5) It isn't the gauge / sending unit - as engine noise coincides with the low pressure. Once pressure raises, engine becomes quiet.The engine sounded good and it drove well. Luckily, I was right, the guages were an easy fix. Unluckily, once working, the oil pressure gauge revealed a problem. Only a few pounds of pressure at idle and 15-20 pounds when driving when warm. Geeze, what have I gotten myself into. So I changed the oil, I used Castrol 5w/30 and ac delco filter.Jun 27, 2011 · lzn197. 1819 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Jun 30, 2011. Check and tighten your battery cables first. Some of the battery voltage fluctuation might be normal. Check your owners manual about the special feature your truck has that was designed to increase battery life. Gordon. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Z71.Now the oil pressure on the guage fluctuates from about 38 to as low as 22 on the highway and has read as low as about 15 while in stop and go traffic. The check engine light has not come on, but I have put about 200 miles on the new oil. I took the truck into the dealer to diagnose on Thursday.Silverado oil pressure gauge fluctuations for sale. Oil filters are used in cars to protect engine components from dirt, dust, and debris that can clog up an engine. My oil pressure gauge drops to 0 while driving. It might be the case that there's simply a loose connection or faulty wiring that is causing the low oil pressure. You might need a ...Stepper motor could have gone bad sounds like, very common issue. You can search eBay for sellers that replace all of the stepper motors in your cluster for you. …Advertisement There are two LP gases that can be stored in liquid form with only moderate pressurization -- propane and butane. Isobutane, which has the same simple chemical formul...Good evening, I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and have an issue with my oil pressure gauge. It is reading past 80 psi constantly, regardless of whether it is on or off. The first thing I thought of was to replace the oil pressure sending unit. I have had plenty of LSX F-Bodies and am familiar with their issues.Step 3. Hold the end of the unplugged wire from the sending unit, and touch it to the negative part of the battery or to any other metal piece in the vehicle. If it shows zero on the oil gauge, it is a good sender and is not faulty. The oil pressure sensor, often referred to as the oil pressure sender, is a unit responsible for telling a ...The only time I can get it to go above 35 psi now is if I push the engine hard, like around 2500-3000 RPM. But at normal cruising speed around 60 mph, 6th gear, (with the 3.42 ratio) it's around 30 psi. I'm due for an oil change in another 1,000 miles so I may top it off, get the oil changed, and see if it happens again.I am not sure the gauge malfunctioning will cause a CE light to come on (I admit I may be wrong on this). But either way finding out the code may easily narrow down the problem. I recently had my oil pressure gauge pegged at 80 and checked to find a P0522 code, low voltage to the sensor. Changed the sensor and all is well.Silverado Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuations. You will be able to tell if this is happening by checking for fluid leaking from under your hood and the burning oil smell coming from your exhaust pipe. What can cause my oil pressure gauge to move while driving? February 14th, 2014 3:07 PM. I don't know how the oil pump and the sending unit interact.07 Sierra 5.3 Oil Pressure Issues. Gentlemen; i have a 2007 GMC Sierra SLE 4X4 5.3 that has 243K on her but runs fine have replaced oil pressure sending unit twice (which by removing a portion of the rear manifold back plate plastic hose holder became an easy project) and still have intermittent oil pressure readings and when i turn on ignition ...2. Bad Noises from engine. The other widespread symptoms of low oil pressure are rattling and other strange noises from the engine. The oil pressure prevents engine parts in the engine from rubbing metal against metal, and if the oil pressure is low, they will start rubbing against each other. This can create a horrible sound, and if you …If the oil pressure gauge in your Chevy Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, or Suburban is reading no oil pressure, excessive oil pressure, or if the oil pressure g...The valve prevents oil from flowing downwards and away from key engine components when the engine is idle. The oil supply channels within the engine leak oil if the valve is missing. After starting the engine, the oil pump will need a few seconds to refill the supply channels. During those few seconds, the pressure gauge reads relatively low.This result in aerated oil and in the case of the tiny passages of hydraulic/roller lifters they fail to fully pump up. As aerated oil accumulates the pressure drops and can be seen on. The gauge. Your oil pressure gauge on the dash should read 38-45 psi at idle even on high mileage engines. Under moderate acceleration it should easily clear 60 ...Answered. 2004 Silverado 4.8l Oil pressure fluctuates from 40 down to near 0 when driving according to the gauge next to speedometer. When pressure shows about 10 or less, the audible warning constantly sounds. Shut engine off for 5-10 min and pressure is back up (temporarily). Problems start about 1k - 1.5k after an oil change.The oil pressure gauge starts at zero when the engine isn’t running. Its indicator needle will return to zero during idling. It takes about 20 minutes of running the engine nonstop to normalize the oil pressure. Once the pressure stabilizes, the oil pressure gauge will move its indicator needle to the halfway mark.The Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), is responsible for monitoring the oil pressure. The ECM will send a signal to the gauge on the dashboard, which will then light up and indicate to the driver that there is an issue. If the Chevy Silverado’s oil pressure drops too low, it can cause engine damage.Oct 3, 2011 · A. attaboy Discussion starter. 32 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 3, 2011. I've got a 99 K1500 w/5.3 w/120,000 miles. The oil pressure guage needle bounces around while the truck is ideling but stops once I get going and stays steady at around 60 psi until I stop and idel again. Should this be something to be concerned about? Thanks.I have been reading as many post as possible but did not find my situation yet. 2005 silverado 5.3, 225000 miles. oil pressure gauge is fine until I reach 75 mph and about 2k rpm, then drops and jitters between 0-45 psi. I slow down to 70 rpm 1800 rpm and everything is back to normal. idle pressure 45psi. never any noise issue runs like a dream.1 post · Joined 2018. #1 · Jun 3, 2018. i have a 5.3 silverado 2000. as of recent (past 2 weeks) my oil pressure gauge is reading about 28-30 psi at idle and 40-55 while accelerating to 70 mph on highway. Before it was at 40 at idle and 50 at cold start and 55-65 while accelerating . i am running 5w30 penzoil high millage and it has been ...5.3 oil pressure maxed out 80 psi. Hey guys I didn't get a picture of the dash, but earlier today when I started up my 13 Silverado 5.3 the oil pressure gauge was pinned at 80 psi. The strange part is it's at 0 when the truck is off but when you go to the accessories position the gauge reads 50 psi, then as soon as you start it right back to 80.448 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · May 19, 2010. Your oil pressure SHOULD go up when you hit the throttle. The more RPMs the engine turns,the more the oil pump turns. When the engine is cold, you will have more oil pressure then when its warmed up,too. At 40psi...that sounds right. 2004 Silverado 2500HD LT 4x4 QuadraSteer.Drove 10 miles and settled in at 37 psi (idle) and 45 psi driving. Accelerating held in gear gradually rises to 55 psi then at ~4500 rpm jumps to 87 psi as second stage operation jumps in. Below ~4100 rpm drops to 55 psi and then back to 37-45 psi cruise. This all sounds right to me, but curious what other folks are seeing with 2018 and newer V6.I just purchased a 2018 GMC 2500HD Denali and ever since I bought it I have noticed that the oil pressure gauge jumps around a lot. ... Silverado oil pressure gauge fluctuations problems. February 14th, 2014 3:07 PM. Silveradoissues, Can you get a second presure gauge hooked up to the sensor you have in the vehicle?My question is what is Normal oil pressure I have the 4.8 motor when motor is at normal operating temp ( 210 ) and while sitting at a light my pressure drops to between 25 28 pounds IS THIS NORMAL . While driving at 40 MPH the pressure is 40 pounds is this normal at 65 MPH it is around 44. I run 5-30 oil (Castrol ) Synthetic with a AC oil ...Watch this video to find out how to make a DIY car parking gauge that raises and lowers using a tennis ball, string, and screw eye hooks. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Video...Apr 21, 2019. #1. Own a 2002 Chevy Silverado with 380k miles on the original engine. For a few months now I've been noticing the oil pressure gauge needle bouncing around. This morning the dash light "Check Engine Oil Pressure" came on and noticed that the oil pressure gauge needle was at Zero while at a Stop sign.My oil pressure gauge does all kinds of weird things. I thought it was the sending unit. i replaced the sending unit, with what turned out to be a bad unit. the gauge still didn't work and I got a DIC warning saying no pressure. Put a 3rd sending unit in and the gauge is still messed up but the DIC warning is gone.Oil stocks have been under pressure lately and the latest rebound may be getting cut short as energy prices turn lower. Here's why. Oil stocks are under pressure as energy prices t...Good evening, I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and have an issue with my oil pressure gauge. It is reading past 80 psi constantly, regardless of whether it is on or off. The first thing I thought of was to replace the oil pressure sending unit. I have had plenty of LSX F-Bodies and am familiar with their issues.Your oil pressure shouldn't be going down that much as the oil ages. Mine stays the same all through my 5000 OCI. ... pressure gauge reading zero ,or getting pegged at 80 psi). The only indication I have is the low pressure, which as I said, they did check the pressure sensor and filter and those were fine. So not those, but I still don't buy ...Also out: DVD rentals, MP3 players, and sewing machines. Every three years, New Zealand reviews the items it includes in a basket of goods that it uses to measure inflation, which ...11 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Oct 21, 2008. I am noticing the the oil pressure gauge fluctuates from about 30 PSI to 60 PSI depending on RPM. Also when cold the pressure tends to be higher at low RPM and drops down to around 30 PSI as the engine warms up. Engine temperature and oil level appear normal. This is my first diesel engine and GM truck.Oil pressure gauge stops working. There are several reasons why the gauge will stop working. It could be that the gauge is faulty, you need an oil change, or the associated fuse is blown (electrical gauge). The best thing to do is that should ask your mechanic to check the oil level first. If the oil level is low, then you need to top up.12 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Feb 21, 2018. A few weeks back my oil pressure was lower than normal. My 5.3 is normally at 40-41 psi at idle. It was low at about 26 ish. Today when I was driving it suddenly went to 80psi and at idle around 76. When I turned the truck off and just turn the key on it goes up to about 43psi.oil gauge fluctuates and increases with throttle Jump to Latest Follow 606 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by outdoorlife99 Jan 14, 2015Okay not sure if this is actual oil pressure as it's only just occurred. Oil pressure gauge is fluctuating between the half way point and 275kPA on the gauge (so is the battery gauge between 14 and 12V ish although can be normal). Going to get an oil and filter change. And have a garage look at the oil pump switch.My 2003 silverado 5.3 z71 engine rattles when cranked, the oil pressure rises slowly, and 20 psi below normal. Normally idle no less than 40 psi, now 20 psi. On hwy before 60 psi now 40 or less. what …Also out: DVD rentals, MP3 players, and sewing machines. Every three years, New Zealand reviews the items it includes in a basket of goods that it uses to measure inflation, which ...Pressure is now 45-50psi at startup and 40 PSI at hot idle. No ticking. High volume LS oil pumps can suck the pan dry and high pressure pumps are an unnecessary expense for a daily driver engine. 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.0, 4L80E, NV263, AAM 10.5", 4.10:1, LTX265/70R17. "Speed never killed anyone.I feel like anytime I drove the truck, no matter the RPMs, my oil pressure was always stable around 275kpa (roughly 40 psi). Now I watch it fluctuate. After warming up at idle my pressure drops to around 200 kpa (29 PSI) and will surge as high as 400+ kpa (roughly 60 PSI).Yes, the trans already has the sensor, and the ecm/tcm is wired up and monitoring it, the IP just doesn't have a gauge to display the data. Swapping to an IP with the gauge will show it. 2004 Sierra 3500 dually, 6.0L extended cab, cab&chassis flatbed, upgraded to 4wd. 2012 Silverado 3500 dually, 6.0l, crew cab, long box replaced w flatbed.Also, while the engine is running, the gauge reads between 27 to 68 PSI. In general, Ford F150 oil pressure gauge fluctuation happens due to a drop in oil level, clogged oil filter, poor quality gauge, and temperature variation. Furthermore, it fluctuates continuously due to faulty sender, broken crankshaft, and loosening of wire connector.Knowing the standard deviation for a set of stock prices can be an invaluable tool in gauging a stock's performance. A standard deviation is a measure of how spread out a set of da...226 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Nov 8, 2015. Last week I noticed my oil pressure gauge was fluctuating at random times between 20 - 60psi. I kept a watch on it & it started acting normal again until last night. While driving to the store I noticed the oil pressure gauge had pegged out at 80psi. Of course I freaked out and started to pull over.You definitely would be hearing lifters and rattle it it is 0 psi. Nope. It's quiet. Probably the screen and or sensor. You could always stop by a part store and get a gauge to test it. Maybe change the filter just in case if you think the preasurr is definitely low. I don't think the pressure is low.When my sensor was shorting out along the wire, the gage would go down to zero, not the opposite. Not sure about a maxed out sensor, I hope that it is covered and something simple. South Florida GMC. 2011 GMC LML CCLB SLT DRW 4x4. 285/75/R17 B & W turnover ball. Antitheft hose clamp installed on tailgate hinge.A clogged or dirty air filter is one common cause of RPM fluctuations at idle. When the air filter is dirty, it restricts airflow to the engine, which can cause the RPM to fluctuate. Another potential cause is a dirty throttle body, affecting how the engine receives air and fuel. Vacuum leaks can also lead to RPM fluctuation at idle.Fluctuating Oil Pressure. Car: 67 Camaro Convertible, 383 stroker, AFR Heads, roller everything, all the goodies, canton oil pan, melling hp oil pump,roots supercharger, boost juice. initial oil pressure running 20w50 80+ psi driving around, after warm up 60-65 driving, 35 at idle. After getting on the car or after about 1000 miles of driving ...2011 Silverado Low Oil Pressure. My 2011 silverado has about 77,000 miles on it. This morning it was -24 outside. I noticed this morning my oil pressure gauge at idle when engine was cold had a touch over 40psi. After the motor warmed up on the way to work when stopping at a stop sign it would go down to 20psi.Step 1 - Check the solder points. The solder points may be cracked. The instrumental panel is a larger circuit board attached to each meter and gauge. First-generation Silverados are notorious for dealing with choppy solder points. And to check the solder points, the instrument panel will first have to be removed.Tennessee. Apr 6, 2018. #16. If a filter is full, even with an open bypass valve it may not be flowing enough to keep the relief valve in the oil pump from opening, if the relief is defective and opening too soon. Combine that with 195K and maybe some bearing clearance, the oil pressure goes down.Apr 14, 2014 · HELP!! '98 K1500 5.7L Vortec. I have a 1998 GMC K1500 Z71 offroad with the Vortec 5.7L 350ci V8. Purchased in Kelowna, BC in October 2013 at 157,000kms (98,000mi). Currently has 164,000km (102,500mi). Nothing else done to the engine this far. Idle is 600RPM, my oil pressure fluxuates from nearly 0 at idle and back to normal (275kPa/40PSI) at WOT.Apr 6, 2015 · It will normally do it around 3500 RPM's. It is my understanding when it goes to high pressure is when the piston cooling oil jets fire. It is normal. 2015 Silverado LS Crew Cab L83 5.3, 3.08 ratio, Silver Ice Metallic. Elite Engineering Catch Can. 2014 Carolina Skiff 238 DLV Evinrude E-TEC 150. Like.A clogged or dirty air filter is one common cause of RPM fluctuations at idle. When the air filter is dirty, it restricts airflow to the engine, which can cause the RPM to fluctuate. Another potential cause is a dirty throttle body, affecting how the engine receives air and fuel. Vacuum leaks can also lead to RPM fluctuation at idle.Anyone have a 2018 Equinox that the oil pressure goes from 30psi to 65psi when under slight load or going up a small incline. The rpm's stay the same just the oil pressure goes up, this is different from any GM or other vehicle I have ever driven. ... '16 Equinox LTZ AWD 3.6 -'23 Silverado LTZ 6.2-'20 Traverse High Country-Ski Doo's-FLHR-F3S ...Fluctuating Oil Pressure. Car: 67 Camaro Convertible, 383 stroker, AFR Heads, roller everything, all the goodies, canton oil pan, melling hp oil pump,roots supercharger, boost juice. initial oil pressure running 20w50 80+ psi driving around, after warm up 60-65 driving, 35 at idle. After getting on the car or after about 1000 miles of driving ...247 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Dec 17, 2016. 09 Sierra 5.3...I started it up last night at about 10:30PM it was like 21* out. The oil pressure maxed out at 80. I drove it 1 mile and it went to Zero. I heard no tapping or anything that would cause suspicion on actually have no oil pressure, so i drove it 20 miles to a gas station.Insights magazine. Contact Us. Assessing Oil Pressure on Certain Full-Size GM Pickups. Should you encounter a fluctuating oil pressure gauge on certain GM pickups, namely the 2019–2020 Silverado 1500 and …The most common ways that a lead acid battery dies, 1) The electron flow between the lead and lead oxide plate diminishes because the l ead–acid batteries lose the ability to accept a charge due to sulfation, the crystallization of lead sulfate. This is more common in the northern states. 2) The plates short out.My question is what is Normal oil pressure I have the 4.8 motor when motor is at normal operating temp ( 210 ) and while sitting at a light my pressure drops to between 25 28 pounds IS THIS NORMAL . While driving at 40 MPH the pressure is 40 pounds is this normal at 65 MPH it is around 44. I run 5-30 oil (Castrol ) Synthetic with a AC oil ...Surprised it kicked on at all. for chevy/gm trucks after 1987 psi recommendations as follows. With an ambient temperature of 70f your low side port psi should be between 32-38 psi. And for every 5degreeincrease in ambient temp your psi readings will increase by 5psi. For optimal cooling it is recommended to use the lower psi.Watch this video to find out how to make a DIY car parking gauge that raises and lowers using a tennis ball, string, and screw eye hooks. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Video.... Then i noticed that the oil gauge fluctuates between 20GM 07-13 5.3L AFM LC9 witnessed oil pres 2012 5.3L Sierra Crew Cab SLE 4x4 with 87,000 miles on it. Oil changed with Dexos every 5K miles (free for life from dealer). I had the oil pressure sensor / sending unit replaced under warranty about 5 years ago because it gradually started reading low on cold start (under 40) and rode about 20 under hot idle. Helijeep. Your oil pressure should not be the same at idle a Both types need a flow of oil all the time. If they do not have a flow of oil all the time, the friction increases and eventually there is bearing damage and this can lead to other damage in the engine.The loss of oil being pumped thru the engine can be varied; pump fails, passageway for the oil becomes blocked, etc.Before doing them I have noticed when turning the ignition key to run before starting the engine the oil pressure gauge would move up to 20. then when running when cold oil pressure would be 60 psi on gauge. Drive to work on highway as engine got hot I'd have 40 psi at 1500+ engine rpm. At hot idle of 800-1000 oil pressure showed 20 psi on ... The oil pressure has slowly been decreasing over the 2 years a...
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