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Jul 7, 2005 | 11:21 PM

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Pontiac1983

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I have the same problem with my car but doesnt go below 10 but pretty close. I was thinking maybe its the oil pump inside the oil pan?

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:22 PM

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I have the same problem with my car but doesnt go below 10 but pretty close. I was thinking maybe its the oil pump inside the oil pan?

Get the car to a mechanic and have a mechanical oil pressure gauge hooked up to verify what the pressure REALLY is. If there'* a noticable difference, change your oil pressure sensor.

Change your oil and filter, too.

Jul 8, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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I have the same problem with my car but doesnt go below 10 but pretty close. I was thinking maybe its the oil pump inside the oil pan?

Napa Part # for oil pressure sensor is OP6666

Jul 12, 2005 | 07:14 AM

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When mine did that I ended up replacing the engine.

Jul 13, 2005 | 08:47 AM

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When mine did that I ended up replacing the engine.

why replace the engine?

Jul 13, 2005 | 10:10 AM

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When mine did that I ended up replacing the engine.

why replace the engine?

Probably because his oil pressure was low due to worn bearnings. That led to rod knock and a spun bearning. (Spun bearing is when you end up losing the bearing between crankshaft and connecting rod, hence no oil pressure, hence your motor is a paperweight)

The oil pressure sending unit is not the answer to all these problems. The low pressure should be checked asap with a mechanical gauge. Then if necessary replace the sender.