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Oil pressure as measured by the guage on the dash is usually a measure of the pressure put out by the oil pump and not an indication of a leak or low engine oil level. If you have a leak your best indication of that will be puddles on the ground, on the underside of the engine or a milkiness looking color in the oil (as seen on the dipstick) or in the engine coolant.
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Why does your oil pressure drop when you accelerate on a 1988 Nissan 200sx?
vacum leak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you test hydraulic licks?
Leak in the hydraulic system pressure drop is caused. Pressure drop measured by a manometer. There is oil leaking hydraulic oil, along with signs of connections.
Why would oil pressure drop without an oil leak?
Plugged oil pump screen & sludge build up
When you need a oil pressure switch do your car leak oil?
in some cases yes you will have an oil leak
What cause the oil level to drop?
a leak or burning it
Would the oil pressure sending switch leak oil and then stop?
It developed an leak and then for whatever reason sealed itself. Replace the oil pressure sending unit.
What are the possible causes for oil pressure to drop very low on a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
Low oil pressure can be caused by a number of problems, including inaccurate gauge or sending unit; thin oil due to poor oil quality; excessive oil pressure; broken oil pressure relief spring; oil inlet tube restriction or leak; or excessive oil pump or camshaft clearance.
How much to fix an oil leak on a 2001 jeep grand Cherokee?
An oil leak problem probably is the sign of a problem in your oil pressure or it could simply be a slow leak. The problem can cost anywhere from $100.00 to $400.00 for an oil pressure problem.
Why does my oil pressure drop when idle at red light. There is no knocking in engine. If you give the truck a little gas and hold the pressure will go back up and stay?
There may be a leak in your pressure valve. Take it to a machanic to be checked out.
Will the oil pressure switch leak oil?
yes they do go bad and leak usually when the plug that plugs in to it is removed they leak from the electrical connectors when worn
Where is the 2001 2.7L V6 Sebring oil leak?
Common leak points are oil pressure sensor, oil pan, and timing cover gasket.
Can an oil pressure sending unit leak oil?
Yes, and when it does it must be replaced as it is defective.
