oil pressure stuck at 80 pounds in my 06 Tahoe 5.3L
Usually you will not get an accurate oil pressure reading either too high or too low. Occasionally they will leak and pump oil through the switch
No oil pressure - after checking with a manual gauge
A bad oil pump, bearings worn to the degree where the oil passs through them too easy, or an oil that's too runny.
The oil pressure switch on a 1997 Chevy Tahoe is located on the back of the engine. It is in the center-rear part of the engine.
One of the causes for low oil pressure in a Chevy Tahoe could be a clogged or dirty oil filter. Changing the filter may get rid of the problem.
Possible bad crank sensor on the distributor, possible bad oil pressure swith.
The oil pressure gauge will fluctuate on a Chevy Tahoe when the vehicle is idling and when the vehicle is driven at highway speed. Idle is usually 30 psi oil pressure or slightly more. At highway speed, the oil pressure should be between 60 psi and 80 psi.
You can pressure test with a gauge using sensor location
Add a tee to the sender and put a guage in the tee . This will tell you the on and off points of the sender .
Need to know what size the engine is.
40-50 lbs