Oil Pressure Gauge
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Oil Pressure Gauge
I just changed my oil for the first time (since I have owned the truck) @ 100k.
5w20 as recommended and now I noticed the oil gauge flickering at idle (850rpm) after the truck gets hot. Add just a touch of throttle and it goes away. Going through the service records....the shop that did the work on the truck used 10w30 on the last few oil changes Thicker oil didn't show this prob with the gauge.
I know its a dummy gauge and doesn't tell me the actual pressure but what is the bottom end of the sending unit/switch. Is this something I need to worry about immediately? Like replacing the expensive oil pump drive in place of the distributor? (cant remember what it's called)
5w20 as recommended and now I noticed the oil gauge flickering at idle (850rpm) after the truck gets hot. Add just a touch of throttle and it goes away. Going through the service records....the shop that did the work on the truck used 10w30 on the last few oil changes Thicker oil didn't show this prob with the gauge.
I know its a dummy gauge and doesn't tell me the actual pressure but what is the bottom end of the sending unit/switch. Is this something I need to worry about immediately? Like replacing the expensive oil pump drive in place of the distributor? (cant remember what it's called)
#2
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I just changed my oil for the first time (since I have owned the truck) @ 100k.
5w20 as recommended and now I noticed the oil gauge flickering at idle (850rpm) after the truck gets hot. Add just a touch of throttle and it goes away. Going through the service records....the shop that did the work on the truck used 10w30 on the last few oil changes Thicker oil didn't show this prob with the gauge.
I know its a dummy gauge and doesn't tell me the actual pressure but what is the bottom end of the sending unit/switch. Is this something I need to worry about immediately? Like replacing the expensive oil pump drive in place of the distributor? (cant remember what it's called)
5w20 as recommended and now I noticed the oil gauge flickering at idle (850rpm) after the truck gets hot. Add just a touch of throttle and it goes away. Going through the service records....the shop that did the work on the truck used 10w30 on the last few oil changes Thicker oil didn't show this prob with the gauge.
I know its a dummy gauge and doesn't tell me the actual pressure but what is the bottom end of the sending unit/switch. Is this something I need to worry about immediately? Like replacing the expensive oil pump drive in place of the distributor? (cant remember what it's called)
james
#7
I have read a few guys talking about the bronze oil pump drive gear stripping out, just figured I'd ask. See if anyone else is experiencing this.
The switch is still working good. I'll probably just go back to my 10-30 for the next change.
I don't have any ticking and I do have enough oil in there. Castrol GTX high mileage.
The switch is still working good. I'll probably just go back to my 10-30 for the next change.
I don't have any ticking and I do have enough oil in there. Castrol GTX high mileage.
Last edited by JKoegel; 04-26-2011 at 09:09 AM.
#8
your sensor needs to be replaced. mine did the same thing (video below)
you can hear when i hit the gas the needle goes up
Backside of the valve cover on the passengers side near the firewall, you'll see the wire going to it. Really easy to change. Unplug the electrical connector then wrench it off and reinstall.
you can hear when i hit the gas the needle goes up
Backside of the valve cover on the passengers side near the firewall, you'll see the wire going to it. Really easy to change. Unplug the electrical connector then wrench it off and reinstall.
Last edited by 99offroadrngr; 04-26-2011 at 10:20 AM.
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