Normally it causes a lower reading then higher
-faulty oil pres. sending unit -faulty oil pump
Check oil pressure with a manual gauge
Faulty gauge, faulty sensor, faulty overhaul.
could have faulty or dirty contacts, pump motor could be bad or the pressure gauge is faulty
Found out this can be cause by a faulty oil pressure switch best known as oil pressure sending unit
High oil pressure or a faulty oil pressure gauge.
A faulty fuel gauge sending unit in the fuel tank could cause that.
check ground on fuel tank
There are a few possibilities: A bad sending unit (inside the tank), a broken wire or other faulty connection, a faulty gauge, a bad fuse...
A faulty thermostat might cause the temp gauge on the 2000 Nissan Altima to raise to hot when the car is not overheating. A faulty thermostat can cause the gauge to move up and down and might even turn the fan on.
Could be low on oil. Oil pump could be faulty, have to check the oil pressure with a real gauge. Or, just could be the wiring or a faulty pressure switch.
Worn main or rod bearings if pressure drops at idle. Faulty gauge or sending unit. Faulty oil pump or clogged pick up screen. Piece of crap car. Etc.