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All oil filters have a pressure bypass valve if it doesnt open it will cause the spike.. change your oil and filter and get back to me
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Causes for high oil pressure in a Saturn ls2?
A cause for high oil pressure could be related to the type of oil that is being used in the vehicle. Thicker based oils such as 10w40 and higher could cause high oil pressure.
Will a bad oil pressure switch cause high oil pressure in a 91 jeep warngler?
It could cause a high reading on the gauge.
What is most likely to cause low oil pressure?
A worn out, tired, high mileage or abused engine could cause low oil pressure.
What damage can too much oil do in an engine?
Too much oil in an automotive engine can cause high oil pressure. High oil pressure could cause blown seals and gaskets allowing oil to leak out.
Can a bad oil sending unit cause the oil pressure light to flicker?
Yes it could.
Will leaking oil cooler line cause low oil pressure?
Yes it will cause your car to have low oil pressure. Anyone who has that problem needs to get it fixed. It also makes a mess and could cause the engine to seize if you lose all your oil.
Could the oil pump cause the low oil light to come on on a 96 sidekick sport 1.8L?
The light is not a low oil light, it is a low oil pressure light. Yes, a weak pump will cause this. Also a bad oil pressure sending unit can cause this.
What could cause the low oil pressure light to come on in an 01 vw jetta other than little or no oil?
bad oil pressure sending unit
Would excessive oil pressure cause the oil filter to spin itself off?
No, this is impossible. However it could cause oil to spray out through the dipstick tube.
What could cause low oil pressure in a 2001 gmc sonoma?
A bad oil sending unit, a bad oil sensor.
Would oil pressure switch cause light to come on intermittently?
Yes it could.
Where is the oil sender on 1995 Pontiac Trans Am?
My oil pressure gauge is dropping to o and the oil was just changed and is full. What could cause this
