- Oct 13, 2012
- 110
2005 Envoy XL with about 90K. The dic said low oil pressure and to shut down the engine. I pulled over, shut it down, and checked the oil. It was right where it should be. I started it back up and it seemed fine. I was kind of heading down a hill and had to tap the brakes. It flashed low oil pressure just for a second. It didn't come back on. It's now in the garage until I figure it out. I just changed the oil maybe 500 miles ago. We've owned it for almost 3 years and I've always used Mobile 1 Extended and change it around 4000 miles. I'm guessing it's the sender but going to hook up a gauge tomorrow. For some reason my oil pressure tester kit doesn't have the right fitting. Luckily, an old ball joint stud is the same size. I drilled a hole through it, found a nut that fits one of the adapters in the kit, and going to weld the nut to the ball joint stud so I can get a reading.
I realize the test is the number one thing I have to do but just wondering what the main cause usually is for the low oil pressure warning? Is it likely it is the sender? I just get nervous about a low oil pressure reading so need someone to calm my nerves before I go to bed. The wife doesn't notice stuff like that and she's the main driver of it. I just hope it actually isn't low oil pressure and that she hasn't been driving all over with low pressure.
I'll post readings in the morning.
Thanks all!
I realize the test is the number one thing I have to do but just wondering what the main cause usually is for the low oil pressure warning? Is it likely it is the sender? I just get nervous about a low oil pressure reading so need someone to calm my nerves before I go to bed. The wife doesn't notice stuff like that and she's the main driver of it. I just hope it actually isn't low oil pressure and that she hasn't been driving all over with low pressure.
I'll post readings in the morning.
Thanks all!