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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.

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Q: What are the possible causes for oil pressure to drop very low on a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
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