Oil Pan Gasket Leak
Causes of low oil pressure and repairs:
Low oil level - bring to proper level
Engine running hotter than normal will cause significant oil pressure drop - check cooling system
Bad dashboard gauge - check oil pressure with mechanical gauge
Bad oil sending unit - replace sending unit
Relief spring stuck open or weakened - replace spring and/or piston
Worn bearings - replace bearings (major engine overhaul)
Oil diluted with gasoline from leaking injector - check oil and replace injector
Plugged strainer - drop pan and clean or replace strainer
Worn oil pump (this is least likely cause of low pressure) - replace pump
Low oil level - bring to proper level
Engine running hotter than normal will cause significant oil pressure drop - check cooling system
Bad dashboard gauge - check oil pressure with mechanical gauge
Bad oil sending unit - replace sending unit
Relief spring stuck open or weakened - replace spring and/or piston
Worn bearings - replace bearings (major engine overhaul)
Oil diluted with gasoline from leaking injector - check oil and replace injector
Plugged strainer - drop pan and clean or replace strainer
Worn oil pump (this is least likely cause of low pressure) - replace pump
the onlt time the pressure seems to drop is after i am been driving 70-75 mph on the expressway for more like an hour or more. then after the car sits for a long time off, it goes back to normal.
Originally Posted by marquette97
the onlt time the pressure seems to drop is after i am been driving 70-75 mph on the expressway for more like an hour or more. then after the car sits for a long time off, it goes back to normal.
Also, what viscosity oil are you using? With the mileage on your engine, you might benefit from running a heavier weight oil. I run 15w40 in my '95 year round with no winter starting problems.
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