If you change out the oil sending unit be sure to change the screen out that is underneath it or it will keep reading high oil pressure I just had to do mine in my 2007
What are you referring to on this is this V8 or a 4.3 L V6 and is that going to be the oil pressure switch sending long one that you need a special tool for?
40 is perfect at idle and climbs with rpms anything below that is low oil pressure, you have a great motor. They prob just gave you a little thicker oil
After some crazy bursts of tear bustin' laughter in all these comments I've come to the conclusion that my recent oil change, with the same weight oil and same fluctuating high psi is twofold: Weather was colder outside AND as a result the clearance tolerances in the engine had to deal with a little thicker viscosity thus creating higher pressure. I'm not saying it's good or bad because my gague, when warmed up, always stayed at about 30 psi and right now, in December PNW, it's fluctuating back and forth as high as 70ish. I've been hesitant on driving it too, 'cause I don't want to blow my shit out either but I'm gonna run it. It's only a '89 454 on a 1 ton frame and the engine sounds rather good so when the oil thins out a bit I think it will be just fine. Sometimes ya just gotta get after it. I hope my input is encouraging and helps some of you folks out.
2014 silverado 5.3 HIGH oil pressure caused by primary chain tensioner broke and rubbed a hole in oil pump just above the pressure solenoid.TSB's apply for timing marks to avoid a P0016
D id you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure. Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
That’s exactly where it is suppose to be, when u turn ur key 1 click and say that the oil pump is on, is wrong. The oil pump is mechanical and runs off the timing chain. Also notice there is no Service engine soon light on. Your truck is right on the money!
You got an update on this I replaced my engine with a remanufactured engine and it’s doing the same exact thing. Before the engine mine ran right around 40. It’s been a while since this happened to you so I would think you figured it out.
Looks like someone installed high pressure oil pump I'm trying to get this amount of pressure at idle those LS engines are notorious for having low oil pressure at idle the gaskets and rubber o-ring seals go on the oil pick-up line in the oil pan
Usually high pressure can be as simple as oil pressure sending unit. Simply change that. If pressure is still high then look farther. Usually this fixes it. Bad sending unit
I'm having the same problem currently and the only thing I can think of is either the crankcase or it's because the little ports going through the motor are clogged
There is an oil pressure relief valve inside the oil pump. It is easily accessed on the pump itself. It's a plug, spring, and a kind of cylinder. The pressure acts at the top end of the cylinder and pushes it back. That will open a bypass channel within the pump (return the oil to the crate). Rule of thumb is 10 PSI per 1000 RPM for the relief valve. So around 60 PSI before it opens is kind of normal (when you redline the engine). Oil type is a factor, dirt is a factor, age, etc... To experience a "change" in behavior is expected if there is a new type of oil (better?) or the valve suddenly starts to actually work as it should. Anyway - the oil pressure relief valve should not be forgotten when exploring odd pressure readings. You can buy valves with different settings for relief if you for example want higher pressure before it opens (typically racing applications). Here is an example: ua-cam.com/video/jNafsqH0vPI/v-deo.html
For oil viscosity. Thick oil increase pressure try bigger oil filter and 5 -30 weight engine oil and mystery red oil to flush the high mileage engine oil jacket. Valve lifter oil hydraulic easily get clogged up. Please replace the oil sensor. The oil sensor for pressure and another sensor is oil temp sensor that it goes up to 150- 160 degree Fahrenheit nominal max is 185 degree.
My gmc sierra does the same exact thing. Except it goes way higher then what you show in the video. Mine nearly maxes out. After about 20 minutes of normal driving it goes back to normal pressures. I've never had an issue with it. Its just that the new oil is thicker. The old oil is broken down and contaminated which thins it out a lot and shows a lower pressure.
Nothing wrong with high pressure as long as its not stupid high notice it doesn’t have a red mark like the engine coolant because it’s not bad if it’s high aslong as your levels are correct
I had a 71 roadrunner in the 70,s went from a fram and used a stp filter. Pressure should of been no higher then 60 lbs. stp filter made my 383 motor run 80 lbs. try a different filter. Put a fram back then a good one pressure went down to 47
@@chevyspeed8062 it was not doing that about a month ago only would go 60 psi when I’m like 75 usually stays under 40 whats wrong w my truck sensores 06 4.8 1600
My opinion... the that oil pressure is perfect... I have an 02 avalanche with 370,000 miles and it is the same. When I first bought it it was the same way. As I put miles and miles on it the oil pressure started getting worse. I know you have seen where people change the o-ring on the pickup tube. Well I did that and my o-ring was ripped all around. I put the new one on and I had GREAT oil pressure. I see your truck is not fully warm yet and that will cause the pressure to go to 80 when you rev it up like that.
My 06 1500 silverado is doing something very similar climbing up to 60ish. I read that the oil just needs to break down a little and then it'll go back to normal pressure. Im no machanic, but this seems like a possible solution.
I'm having the same issue as you with my 2002 avalanche Z71 went out with the guys one night next morning something happened now my oil pressure is the same as yours
I got 2004 silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 liter the oil pressure gage max out and the light on the gage don't show bright the shifter I see all of alien code on da screen what's problem on it
So I do have the same problem exactly the same,except my nidle stay on the midle after I turn off the truck, I think is the cluster. Do you figured out yet?what was the problem?
It is okay man mine go up ween you hit the gas to the floor but oil sencer are under the bottom not under the motor but it in the middle it a 3 day jobs for the notck senser
Hi Sir, I have toyota land cruiser 2012, mileage is 130k km, today i just noticed my guage and on higher RPM it touched the 3rd quarter towards Higher end and upon lowering the RPM it gets down but it continuously varies with RPM and i got panic... do i really need to do anything or is it completely normal... Need experts opinion...
I have a similar problem with my '04 trailblazer. The oil pressure reading is at 75% of the gauge when idle and then goes up as I drive. Also, when I shut the engine, the reading doesn't go back to zero, it stays at like 25% reading.
Unplug your battery completely… turn the key over to drain any remaining juice… Hook your battery back up and check it again. Never trust a GM instrument cluster 😆
Same issue, same make and model as OP here. Been meaning to change the oil pressure sending unit (/pressure sensor) for a while, but haven't had the chance. For a while ours would stall out at a stop light or while backing out of a parking spot (around 3k miles on synth blend oil), reporting "oil pressure low turn off ignition" on the dash. Got an oil change and hasn't happened since, but still want to swap it out. Now we're getting rough acceleration. Guessing it might be the throttle body or fuel regulator for that... So many prob'ms! But do like the vehicle. '05 and up have TBs that need to be serviced by mechanic, so I hear. Good to know about the cluster!
@@pennywisethedancingclown7139 I have the same problem with Suburban 2012 with no check ingine the gauge reaches to full limit and not go back I will try your solution thanks in advance
Help got a 2007 chevy avalanche got my oil change 2 days ago an now my oil pressure light is reading no oil pressure at a stop goes to 0 when i take off goes to 80. Truck drives great
@@mtavarez4561 I took out a quart of oil and then put in atf and started it let it run for a bit then did an oil and filter change. After that it cleansed the passage ways and other things and it got better
Your guage is out of calibration. it should not move whatsoever when off. Ive had the same issue. Wrong needle calibration but one day it magically fixed itself. same with the rpm needle it would show 0 at idle and 300 when it should be 1000 but then it fixed itself as well. Real odd.
Same same. I changed my viscosity for winter 5w. Let engine warm up and it'll stabilize at 40 but still fluctuates more than it should idling at 60 when warming up
If it isn’t making noise don’t sweat it now if it’s making noise you either gif very little oil pressure or that gauge isn’t right which would be the sending unit
It looks normal to me because at high rev oil pressure should be increased according to its demand. If it does not behave according then it could be a blockage or oil grade is not appropriate
I normally run Synthetic blend but switch over to full Synthetic and my Nissan Titian reading high oil pressure after the change..I'm going back to Synthetic blend and see what happen
My jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 with the 4.0L6 the oil pressure is up pass the 3/4 at startup and when driving it sits very close to the 3/4 always and that's a good thing .I bought it with a 4 inch lift with 33 inch ×12.50 R17 tired and rims And it was done 100 % correctly due to buying it from an Elderly Man Whom is a mechanic and has been for over 40 years And He Definitely Put A High Performance Oil Pump in it and many other upgrades but that's why my oil pressure is so high.
Did you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure. Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
@@michaelschranz5666 thrust bearing failed on me. The 60E torque convertor ballooned out a d pushed the crack shaft forward a bit amd the side of the weights rubbed the thrust bearing.
@@johnsonjeremiah74 wow sorry to hear that. But that didn't have anything with the oil pressure. Today I got in and checked with key on and not running gauge said 20 it idled at 60 so I figured that was my normal 40 at idle. I floored it and ran it to 6 grand. At cruise it was 60 psi. I turned it off and when I restarted it it was back to normal. Must have been a calibration error. My computer changes languages on me all the time. Maybe it's the computer. Don't know.
Mine randomly when up just a little bit over the middle which I thought it was weird, so I changed my oil, oil filter as well, car ran better but the gage remained the same a bit over, when I do accelerate fast it will go down just enough to be back in the middle
I've have the same issue as well I have replaced the oil filter nothing. Loosening it slightly still nothing, changing both the oil and filter no change. Heck even changed the oil sending unit and it did decrease the pressure a bit but it is still high. Ive driven it out of town and it drives fine but it worries me that its doing long term damage to the engine I'm at my wits end...
did you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure. Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
@@jesusesqueda8567 I am not positive about what happened to mine. I noticed that when I put the key forward it was reading 20 pounds and the difference between the running numbers were the same. After I replaced my fuel pump I accidentally overfill the tank. I think that the computer had to recalibrate after that. I also tried to recreate the acceleration that started the problem and first time it lost 20 pounds the second time it went back to normal. I wish I could tell you what or why it happened but it worked itself out. It might have the computer had to recalibrate because of the new fuel gauge or the fuel pressure, which would really make little sense, but my check engine light is also not on anymore. Or it was just in shock from that much gas I put in. 🤔 I wish I could be more helpful.
I just change my oil pressure sensor couse was broke.I change whit new one ofcourse.But when i start the engine the pressure whas reaaaly high :) Maby the sensor is sh***t
i know this video is old but i have a 2001 4.8 and it does this exact same thing his does in the video. i know people say its the sending unit but i heard most of the time if its the sending unit the gauge dont work at all or it goes straight to 80. i’m like him and mine idles high and goes up with RPM’s. anybody figure out if this is bad and what causes it?
The people that make UA-cam videos about stuff like this does not understand engines. That normal oil pressure for a vortec 4.8-6.0 motor. My oil pressure sits at 40 at a hit idle and it run about 55 when running at 2k rpm. When you open the throttle oil pressure will increase. Smh
Duh... I will return your condescending tone... It's not normal... the engine has a bypass valve that is supposed to kick in before the pressure gets to high. Gauges that are "normal" are supposed to read in the middle... your temperature gauge is supposed to hover in the middle... your oil pressure gauge.. in the middle. Your alternator... in the middle. And.. if it were normal... why did I own the vehicle for 7 years previous and never seen this? I even ran an experiment to see if maybe I just never noticed... I didnt change the oil for a year... because I wanted to see if old oil would make the pressure go back down to 40psi in idle and 60 while giving it gas.. Well.. that experiment proves that I'm not crazy.. the oil pressure reads 38-40 at idle and when given gas it maxes out at 80 with the pedal half way down.
Me too. I changed my oil today with 0w20, the recommended, and it is in the middle of safe area on dipstick. I put about 7.5 qts, and it's recommended 8.5 qts
I just watched your video today and what the problem is is that you need to loosen the oil filter oil filters put on there too tight and it will drop the pressure as soon as you leave slip
No sir I did not. However after speaking with a mechanic that works on our cities police vehicles, its not that big of a deal. He said the hoses themselves can handle about 300psi. And the seals depending on age can handle 120-280psi. He said only worry about it if it goes below the midway, then you have a problem. I bought another car so I don't drive my truck as much.. maybe 30miles a month if that.
@@lankyeric very helpful. I drove it today for the first time and it seemed okay. I just bought another vehicle today so I'm doing the same just parking it ! Makes me nervous hahaha
i know this video is old but i have a 2001 4.8 and it does this exact same thing his does in the video. i know people say its the sending unit but i heard most of the time if its the sending unit the gauge dont work at all or it goes straight to 80. i’m like him and mine idles high and goes up with RPM’s. anybody figure out if this is bad and what causes it?
@@elireed9522 lmao same bro, I’m hoping it’s not like worn head gaskets but I feel like it’s your cluster because sometimes it read false info but lmk when you got it figured or vise versa
Ben Covington I ran synthetic last time and I did a blend this time after 500 miles on new oil and and sensor because it was bad it was reading low but dash light came on today ran code scanner and got high today
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Thanks for posting this video. The comments here helped relax me on my 2004 Chevy avalanche after just having an oil change.
Mannn what color is it? My first vehicle was an 04 avalanche and will never regret selling it even with the problems it had
@@kalebstout7673 black or like a very very dark charcoal grey
If you change out the oil sending unit be sure to change the screen out that is underneath it or it will keep reading high oil pressure I just had to do mine in my 2007
What are you referring to on this is this V8 or a 4.3 L V6 and is that going to be the oil pressure switch sending long one that you need a special tool for?
Seems like good oil pressure to me. If the engine isn't making any funny noises then its ok. You just got a healthy engine
What type of funny noises would you say that this would cause?
@@MariaRamirez-sx1le if it doesn't sound like it usually does
What is it supposed to be? In middle?
When the engine is not running with the key on that is not the oil pressure ! You only get oil pressure with the engine running.
40 is perfect at idle and climbs with rpms anything below that is low oil pressure, you have a great motor. They prob just gave you a little thicker oil
Mine goes up after a change every since I did a flush. High pressure is good it’s better than low
After some crazy bursts of tear bustin' laughter in all these comments I've come to the conclusion that my recent oil change, with the same weight oil and same fluctuating high psi is twofold:
Weather was colder outside AND as a result the clearance tolerances in the engine had to deal with a little thicker viscosity thus creating higher pressure.
I'm not saying it's good or bad because my gague, when warmed up, always stayed at about 30 psi and right now, in December PNW, it's fluctuating back and forth as high as 70ish. I've been hesitant on driving it too, 'cause I don't want to blow my shit out either but I'm gonna run it.
It's only a '89 454 on a 1 ton frame and the engine sounds rather good so when the oil thins out a bit I think it will be just fine. Sometimes ya just gotta get after it. I hope my input is encouraging and helps some of you folks out.
Hey buddy, I am having the same problem currently. Did it end up fixing by itself or did you find a solution the the issue?
@@RafaelGarcia-yl7gh yea it smoothed out and psi is back at 30.
Other issues though, torque converter/ tranny shuddering.
Have you found the problem bud i have the exact problem and we both know this isnt normal on these trucks
I also have this problem. Any fix?
2014 silverado 5.3 HIGH oil pressure caused by primary chain tensioner broke and rubbed a hole in oil pump just above the pressure solenoid.TSB's apply for timing marks to avoid a P0016
But it’s normal the oil needle moving or it has to stay on one position
That’s healthy oil pressure dude. If your lifters aren’t tapping, you’re fine.
D id you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure.
Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
What is it suppose to be? In middle I can’t find video that tells me
That’s exactly where it is suppose to be, when u turn ur key 1 click and say that the oil pump is on, is wrong. The oil pump is mechanical and runs off the timing chain. Also notice there is no Service engine soon light on. Your truck is right on the money!
It actually runs off the crankshaft and the timing chain is behind the pump.
i have the same problem here in the video but my check engine light is on. what could be my orobpem ?
I have the exact scenario. Changed oil and boom too high pressure. Did you ever resolve this issue? I am ready to replace the sending unit.
Fred Kloster I am having the same problem except mine is at 75 at IDEL
what now?
Same here on my 03 burb.. running 10w 30 instead of 5w 30. Possibly the issue??
change the oil pressuse sensor
Fred did you ever figure it out?
@@Ladyhodge12 did that did nothing lol
You got an update on this I replaced my engine with a remanufactured engine and it’s doing the same exact thing. Before the engine mine ran right around 40. It’s been a while since this happened to you so I would think you figured it out.
Looks like someone installed high pressure oil pump I'm trying to get this amount of pressure at idle those LS engines are notorious for having low oil pressure at idle the gaskets and rubber o-ring seals go on the oil pick-up line in the oil pan
Check the oil pressure sensor, did you use the recommended oil for the car? Thick oil can cause high pressure
I did that for my trailblazer did nothing
Usually high pressure can be as simple as oil pressure sending unit. Simply change that. If pressure is still high then look farther. Usually this fixes it. Bad sending unit
Is this the pump or sensor?
I'm having the same problem currently and the only thing I can think of is either the crankcase or it's because the little ports going through the motor are clogged
There is an oil pressure relief valve inside the oil pump. It is easily accessed on the pump itself. It's a plug, spring, and a kind of cylinder. The pressure acts at the top end of the cylinder and pushes it back. That will open a bypass channel within the pump (return the oil to the crate). Rule of thumb is 10 PSI per 1000 RPM for the relief valve. So around 60 PSI before it opens is kind of normal (when you redline the engine). Oil type is a factor, dirt is a factor, age, etc... To experience a "change" in behavior is expected if there is a new type of oil (better?) or the valve suddenly starts to actually work as it should.
Anyway - the oil pressure relief valve should not be forgotten when exploring odd pressure readings.
You can buy valves with different settings for relief if you for example want higher pressure before it opens (typically racing applications). Here is an example:
ua-cam.com/video/jNafsqH0vPI/v-deo.html
For oil viscosity. Thick oil increase pressure try bigger oil filter and 5 -30 weight engine oil and mystery red oil to flush the high mileage engine oil jacket. Valve lifter oil hydraulic easily get clogged up. Please replace the oil sensor. The oil sensor for pressure and another sensor is oil temp sensor that it goes up to 150- 160 degree Fahrenheit nominal max is 185 degree.
My gmc sierra does the same exact thing. Except it goes way higher then what you show in the video. Mine nearly maxes out. After about 20 minutes of normal driving it goes back to normal pressures. I've never had an issue with it. Its just that the new oil is thicker. The old oil is broken down and contaminated which thins it out a lot and shows a lower pressure.
It can be oil pump or a adjustment , oil pump sensor , , exhaust leak or to much air pressure going in the exhaust intake
Most people could only wish to have you pressure reading.. isn’t the pressure decreasing once it warms up?
Solution???
having the same exact same problem. using 5w-30 and i put the recommended 6qts in. Ever find out what it was ?
Nothing wrong with high pressure as long as its not stupid high notice it doesn’t have a red mark like the engine coolant because it’s not bad if it’s high aslong as your levels are correct
I flushed with Murphy miracle oil mine is 5.3 same as yours it will go down after oil breaks in
It's the oil pressure unit it's located behind the engine. You have to take two pieces out the old piece and the same two in the new piece
I had a 71 roadrunner in the 70,s went from a fram and used a stp filter. Pressure should of been no higher then 60 lbs. stp filter made my 383 motor run 80 lbs. try a different filter. Put a fram back then a good one pressure went down to 47
Mine does the same sorta but it’s stays at 80 never had this problem ?? is overfilling the oil tank possibly a reason ??
I read if you suspect a oil problem not to rev up your engine. But I'm sure you know more about that than I do.
That’s normal P.S.I for that truck if the needle goes all the way up out of the blue sending unit is going out
So it’s normal if the needle moves when I press the gas??
Piolin2022 that’s how it works yes
@@Piolin2022 yes that's normal
@@chevyspeed8062 it was not doing that about a month ago only would go 60 psi when I’m like 75 usually stays under 40 whats wrong w my truck sensores 06 4.8 1600
Did u fix the problem I have same issue
Is the weight of oil correct. I'd get a Manual gage and check the real pressure. It plugs into the same port your sender screws into.
My opinion... the that oil pressure is perfect... I have an 02 avalanche with 370,000 miles and it is the same. When I first bought it it was the same way. As I put miles and miles on it the oil pressure started getting worse. I know you have seen where people change the o-ring on the pickup tube. Well I did that and my o-ring was ripped all around. I put the new one on and I had GREAT oil pressure. I see your truck is not fully warm yet and that will cause the pressure to go to 80 when you rev it up like that.
But while driving the oil pressure will go up to 80, is that still normal?
Mine does exactly like yours after putting Mobil 1 high mileage oil in it. My truck has 77k and that is high mileage, so says the oil bottle.
My 06 1500 silverado is doing something very similar climbing up to 60ish. I read that the oil just needs to break down a little and then it'll go back to normal pressure. Im no machanic, but this seems like a possible solution.
I have the same truck. Did it work for you?
I'm having the same issue as you with my 2002 avalanche Z71 went out with the guys one night next morning something happened now my oil pressure is the same as yours
I got 2004 silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 liter the oil pressure gage max out and the light on the gage don't show bright the shifter I see all of alien code on da screen what's problem on it
My armada reads high at idle and further at high rpm
So I do have the same problem exactly the same,except my nidle stay on the midle after I turn off the truck, I think is the cluster.
Do you figured out yet?what was the problem?
Mi Lindo Vallecitos did you figure it out?
It is okay man mine go up ween you hit the gas to the floor but oil sencer are under the bottom not under the motor but it in the middle it a 3 day jobs for the notck senser
Hi Sir,
I have toyota land cruiser 2012, mileage is 130k km, today i just noticed my guage and on higher RPM it touched the 3rd quarter towards Higher end and upon lowering the RPM it gets down but it continuously varies with RPM and i got panic... do i really need to do anything or is it completely normal... Need experts opinion...
I have a similar problem with my '04 trailblazer. The oil pressure reading is at 75% of the gauge when idle and then goes up as I drive. Also, when I shut the engine, the reading doesn't go back to zero, it stays at like 25% reading.
bad steppir motor in the instrument cluster. mine did same thing. changed it out and no more issue.
Unplug your battery completely… turn the key over to drain any remaining juice… Hook your battery back up and check it again.
Never trust a GM instrument cluster 😆
Same issue, same make and model as OP here. Been meaning to change the oil pressure sending unit (/pressure sensor) for a while, but haven't had the chance. For a while ours would stall out at a stop light or while backing out of a parking spot (around 3k miles on synth blend oil), reporting "oil pressure low turn off ignition" on the dash. Got an oil change and hasn't happened since, but still want to swap it out.
Now we're getting rough acceleration. Guessing it might be the throttle body or fuel regulator for that... So many prob'ms! But do like the vehicle.
'05 and up have TBs that need to be serviced by mechanic, so I hear.
Good to know about the cluster!
@@pennywisethedancingclown7139 I have the same problem with Suburban 2012 with no check ingine the gauge reaches to full limit and not go back I will try your solution thanks in advance
can you explain steppire I have the same problem in suburban 2012 thanks in advance
Its good u have pressure it wont blow ur engine 😁
Mine is 500 psi Max. Drops to 250 when idle. Engine runs fine. I'm guessing it's definitely the sensor?
Help got a 2007 chevy avalanche got my oil change 2 days ago an now my oil pressure light is reading no oil pressure at a stop goes to 0 when i take off goes to 80. Truck drives great
I have had this in my 4.3 I fixed it by putting a quart of ATF doing an oil change and filter change then it was normal and all
What is ATF??
@@mtavarez4561 I took out a quart of oil and then put in atf and started it let it run for a bit then did an oil and filter change. After that it cleansed the passage ways and other things and it got better
Automatic transmission fluid
Your guage is out of calibration. it should not move whatsoever when off. Ive had the same issue. Wrong needle calibration but one day it magically fixed itself. same with the rpm needle it would show 0 at idle and 300 when it should be 1000 but then it fixed itself as well. Real odd.
I got an old truck and my pressure gauge is all over. Spikes then reads normal... then spikes... I have no idea whats going on,
Bother I have the same issue and I can't find out what is the problem ..... did you find out what was the issue
Same same. I changed my viscosity for winter 5w. Let engine warm up and it'll stabilize at 40 but still fluctuates more than it should idling at 60 when warming up
That means your engine is in very healthy condition a little high is better than low
If it isn’t making noise don’t sweat it now if it’s making noise you either gif very little oil pressure or that gauge isn’t right which would be the sending unit
Most likely sending unit it isn’t supposed to be above zero like that not running
Your showing nearly 20 to 25 psi not running you can get a bad part to I’ve had it happen to me
your engine is not at operating temp from what I see so it will be a lil high because the oil is still warming up which is perfectly normal
Have you put a manual oil pressure gauge on it?
thats normal, now if its at zero -0- then you a problem that would either be the oil presssure switch is bad or worse the oil pump went out...
Wish that was my problem instead of it being stuck at 20 yo
It looks normal to me because at high rev oil pressure should be increased according to its demand. If it does not behave according then it could be a blockage or oil grade is not appropriate
Hopefully, the service didn't overfill the oil.
Your pressure is fine don’t eff with it
You ever figure it out. I'm having same problem
Your oil pressure is fine
My pressure goes up to 60 when speeding up but then goes back to 40 after. Is that ok?
Celia Shadden yes that’s good
Vxxivmmi I own a 5.3. Idles at 40 but as soon as I gun it it peaks up to 60? Is that normal.
DLO__392 that’s good bro you big chilling
Vxxivmmi Should I change out the sensor for the oil pressure?
wrong oil or clog in the system is my only idea
higher oil viscosity for sure, or too much oil.
I normally run Synthetic blend but switch over to full Synthetic and my Nissan Titian reading high oil pressure after the change..I'm going back to Synthetic blend and see what happen
Did u ever fix the problem because I have that same problem now with my Tahoe please get back to me
Mine is above 40 but doesn't increase with acceleration. Over 200k so I use thicker oil
Ever figure it out?
My jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 with the 4.0L6 the oil pressure is up pass the 3/4 at startup and when driving it sits very close to the 3/4 always and that's a good thing .I bought it with a 4 inch lift with 33 inch ×12.50 R17 tired and rims And it was done 100 % correctly due to buying it from an Elderly Man Whom is a mechanic and has been for over 40 years And He Definitely Put A High Performance Oil Pump in it and many other upgrades but that's why my oil pressure is so high.
I have a 2004 gmc 1500 just bought the truck and noticed the higher oil pressure
Its a healthy motor
Mine does the same damn thing. Been fighting it 2 years. Haven't figured it out yet
Did you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure.
Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
@@michaelschranz5666 thrust bearing failed on me. The 60E torque convertor ballooned out a d pushed the crack shaft forward a bit amd the side of the weights rubbed the thrust bearing.
@@johnsonjeremiah74 wow sorry to hear that. But that didn't have anything with the oil pressure. Today I got in and checked with key on and not running gauge said 20 it idled at 60 so I figured that was my normal 40 at idle. I floored it and ran it to 6 grand. At cruise it was 60 psi. I turned it off and when I restarted it it was back to normal. Must have been a calibration error. My computer changes languages on me all the time. Maybe it's the computer. Don't know.
Mine randomly when up just a little bit over the middle which I thought it was weird, so I changed my oil, oil filter as well, car ran better but the gage remained the same a bit over, when I do accelerate fast it will go down just enough to be back in the middle
Gauge* (2004 v6 base model ford mustang)
Have you tried to reset gauges and check to see if the oil they put in is the right kind for your vehicle
Holy fuck I wish I had your problem bro relax your truck is just fine you should see my oriole pressure it’s way down
It may be the oil sending unit.
Hey did you ever figure out what the problem was?
My King no sir I did not. And no one seems to be able to tell me anything since there are no codes that come up
Are you still having the same issue s? Does your vehicle run fine with this going on or did it get worse?
Change oil pressure sensor
thank you sir!
Yea so my 99 psi is high lol I’m grabbing a new sensor, drive belt and an oil change today 👀👀
I've have the same issue as well I have replaced the oil filter nothing. Loosening it slightly still nothing, changing both the oil and filter no change. Heck even changed the oil sending unit and it did decrease the pressure a bit but it is still high. Ive driven it out of town and it drives fine but it worries me that its doing long term damage to the engine I'm at my wits end...
Did you ever figure out what was wrong with it? I am having a similar issue
Going through the same thing
did you figure it out? I have a 04 yukon with 5.3. Normally 40 at idle 60 at higher rpm. I have about 2k on this oil change, the other day I got heavy on the throttle getting into traffic. Oil pressure ran past 80 probably 90 then. Now idle is 60 plus at 500 rpm and cruising at 2000 rpm 80s. The only recent thing done to the car was fuel pump and that should have nothing to do with the oil pressure. Am cruising UA-cam looking if anyone has had the same issue and found a fix. My only concern is blowing off the oil filter or causing a seal leak on the crank because of the pressure.
Like I said, I normally drive like an old man, but I got on it going into traffic, about to 4grand, I watched the oil pressure hit about 90 that's where I let off. Now at highway speed 2000 rpm it hangs out around 80. At idle in drive it will eventually go down to about 65. If you found a cure I'd like to know. Just have a little over 100k on the vehicle and want to keep it. Thanks for any insight
@@michaelschranz5666 did you find the solution?
@@jesusesqueda8567 I am not positive about what happened to mine. I noticed that when I put the key forward it was reading 20 pounds and the difference between the running numbers were the same. After I replaced my fuel pump I accidentally overfill the tank. I think that the computer had to recalibrate after that. I also tried to recreate the acceleration that started the problem and first time it lost 20 pounds the second time it went back to normal. I wish I could tell you what or why it happened but it worked itself out. It might have the computer had to recalibrate because of the new fuel gauge or the fuel pressure, which would really make little sense, but my check engine light is also not on anymore. Or it was just in shock from that much gas I put in. 🤔
I wish I could be more helpful.
If you switch to synthetic motor oil it can do this.
I did switch to full synthetic motor oil and now I have a high pressure reading
Isn’t the higher the pressure the better? To a point
What weight oil did you use? What does is call for?
I just change my oil pressure sensor couse was broke.I change whit new one ofcourse.But when i start the engine the pressure whas reaaaly high :) Maby the sensor is sh***t
So i take it you didnt change the sending unit? Has anyone put a mechanical gauge on to check accuracy?
i have the same problem
My 99 silverado 1500 does this too I think it's a 5.3 problem and I need to find out why it's doing it
i know this video is old but i have a 2001 4.8 and it does this exact same thing his does in the video. i know people say its the sending unit but i heard most of the time if its the sending unit the gauge dont work at all or it goes straight to 80. i’m like him and mine idles high and goes up with RPM’s. anybody figure out if this is bad and what causes it?
Put 5w30.
Did u ever fix it
Did u ever figure this out
They probably gave you a heavier weight oil try chanching you oil to what you normally use
The people that make UA-cam videos about stuff like this does not understand engines. That normal oil pressure for a vortec 4.8-6.0 motor. My oil pressure sits at 40 at a hit idle and it run about 55 when running at 2k rpm. When you open the throttle oil pressure will increase. Smh
Duh... I will return your condescending tone...
It's not normal... the engine has a bypass valve that is supposed to kick in before the pressure gets to high.
Gauges that are "normal" are supposed to read in the middle... your temperature gauge is supposed to hover in the middle... your oil pressure gauge.. in the middle.
Your alternator... in the middle.
And.. if it were normal... why did I own the vehicle for 7 years previous and never seen this?
I even ran an experiment to see if maybe I just never noticed...
I didnt change the oil for a year... because I wanted to see if old oil would make the pressure go back down to 40psi in idle and 60 while giving it gas..
Well.. that experiment proves that I'm not crazy.. the oil pressure reads 38-40 at idle and when given gas it maxes out at 80 with the pedal half way down.
oil pressure sensor? what was it
I have this same problem with my 2015 did u figure it out
Me too. I changed my oil today with 0w20, the recommended, and it is in the middle of safe area on dipstick. I put about 7.5 qts, and it's recommended 8.5 qts
I just watched your video today and what the problem is is that you need to loosen the oil filter oil filters put on there too tight and it will drop the pressure as soon as you leave slip
ok, i will try it, ty for comment
lankyeric did that work? I’m having the same issue. I idle around 50 and at 4K I’m pushing 80.
lankyeric so did it work
Did it work?
Did it work???
Sincerely,
Everyone on here with the same problem lol
Yooo!!!!! Did you figure out your problem. My car is doing this right now!! I just had my oil changed and now the pressures high and wont go down
No sir I did not.
However after speaking with a mechanic that works on our cities police vehicles, its not that big of a deal.
He said the hoses themselves can handle about 300psi. And the seals depending on age can handle 120-280psi.
He said only worry about it if it goes below the midway, then you have a problem.
I bought another car so I don't drive my truck as much.. maybe 30miles a month if that.
@@lankyeric very helpful. I drove it today for the first time and it seemed okay. I just bought another vehicle today so I'm doing the same just parking it ! Makes me nervous hahaha
@@lankyeric so if the sensor is out will it mess my motor up to keep driving it?
Too much oil
Is in 0 it normal or not
I’m having the same problem rn someone tell me what’s wrong
Normal
i know this video is old but i have a 2001 4.8 and it does this exact same thing his does in the video. i know people say its the sending unit but i heard most of the time if its the sending unit the gauge dont work at all or it goes straight to 80. i’m like him and mine idles high and goes up with RPM’s. anybody figure out if this is bad and what causes it?
btw i know that the oil in it is the proper weight
@@elireed9522 lmao same bro, I’m hoping it’s not like worn head gaskets but I feel like it’s your cluster because sometimes it read false info but lmk when you got it figured or vise versa
Fully synthetic oil or Conventional or blend?
Ben Covington I ran synthetic last time and I did a blend this time after 500 miles on new oil and and sensor because it was bad it was reading low but dash light came on today ran code scanner and got high today
@@mattmager5585 Run the same oil every change , possibly use a high end filter I think they allow better flow so that would result in less pressure.
I had a oil filter do that to me.