Oil Pressure

[gsta86]

So in the last couple weeks, I've noticed the my oil pressure gauge spikes whenever I'm accelerating mildly. The normal was at 40, its been spiking up to 60 most the time, and slightly over at harder acceleration. After slowing down or holding steady, it drops back between 40/60. Any suggestioins as to why?

 

[Alljackedup408]

what year and engine?

 

[MR Redneck]

Thats better than it dropping.

 

[Black02Silverado]

Could be the sender going bad.

 

[Wyley87]

We need more specifics. Year, make, model, mileage.

 

[OPGMC]

I just had the oil pressure sensor replaced on my truck this Monday. My gauge was showing a solid 80 and maxed out. It turned out to be a bad sensor. $180 to replace it.



2005 5.3 Sierra with 64,xxx miles

 

[Bigredmariner]

His truck is a 2003 or so Chevy with a 5.3, I don't remember the mileage.

 

[Texas Jim]

I just had the oil pressure sensor replaced on my truck this Monday. My gauge was showing a solid 80 and maxed out. It turned out to be a bad sensor. $180 to replace it.

2005 5.3 Sierra with 64,xxx miles

ACDELCO Part # D1846A {#12573107, 12614969, 12616646}
SENSOR,ENG OIL PRESS .......... $41.79

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

 

[OPGMC]

 

[svensk]

My old Sierra did that too before I sold it. I never really cared as long as it was getting enough at high rpm.