Low Oil Pressure Reading/1991 New Yorker

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by sctvguy1, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. sctvguy1

    sctvguy1 Guest

    I have the 3.8 engine, 78k original miles. The oil was changed last month,
    but the needle gauge reads at the low end of H-L scale. Sometimes it drops,
    then other times it rises a bit. Is this an indication of needing a new oil
    pressure sensor? The engine is smooth, no noises, the oil level is spot on.
     
    sctvguy1, Aug 1, 2010
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  2. sctvguy1

    Daniel who wants to know Guest

    It couldn't hurt. The oil pump is a gerotor type mounted in the timing
    cover and is direct driven by the crankshaft so I certainly hope it isn't
    wearing out. The usual test for a bad sender is to unplug the connector and
    see if it is oily inside.
     
    Daniel who wants to know, Aug 1, 2010
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