fluctuating oil pressure question
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fluctuating oil pressure question
I have about 8000km on my LQ4 that I got all new bearings put in and freshend up, I run a melling hi volume pump that I had in my 5.3 and also put a new oring in with the LQ4.
the motor has good oil pressure all the time but when I am at a steady speed on the highway I notice the pressure fluctuating. I have drove my brothers 05 sierra, my wifes 05 Tahoe and they both fluctuate but you really have to look to notice it but on mine I can clearly see it moving, pressure is still really good but I have the truck apart with the motor out and was wondering if this is something I should worry about and get looked at while the motor is out or if anyone elses truck does this.
I haven't drove the truck in months so I don't know exactly how much it moves on the gauge.
any input would be great.
thanks, Mitch
the motor has good oil pressure all the time but when I am at a steady speed on the highway I notice the pressure fluctuating. I have drove my brothers 05 sierra, my wifes 05 Tahoe and they both fluctuate but you really have to look to notice it but on mine I can clearly see it moving, pressure is still really good but I have the truck apart with the motor out and was wondering if this is something I should worry about and get looked at while the motor is out or if anyone elses truck does this.
I haven't drove the truck in months so I don't know exactly how much it moves on the gauge.
any input would be great.
thanks, Mitch
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after looking at the wifes Tahoe I want to say it will move from one small line to the next small line on my truck, not sure how much psi that is cause its in kpa cause I am from canada
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It could be anything honestly, my truck did it when the pick up tube was getting partially clogged sith sludge. It could be a faulty oil filter, worn oil pump, cut o-ring, or a malfunctioning oil pressure sender. Since the engine is out of the truck it makes since to check main and rod clearences.
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It could be anything honestly, my truck did it when the pick up tube was getting partially clogged sith sludge. It could be a faulty oil filter, worn oil pump, cut o-ring, or a malfunctioning oil pressure sender. Since the engine is out of the truck it makes since to check main and rod clearences.
I have the body off the frame to blast and paint the frame and would hate to have to get it all dirty pulling it out after. its a lot easier to do now.
I cleaned the pick up tube and properly put a new o ring when I built the motor last time, the pump was fine in the old 5.3 and I tried a couple different brand filters and oil weights with same result.
I also had to replace the oil pressure sender and it did it with both.
I will pull the pan first and check the pickup tube and oring to make sure everything is ok.
thanks for the input and anymore from others would be great.
mitch
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hope to pull the pan either tomorrow or next weekend.
had to make some extra truck money today by changing a power steering pump for a buddy.
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Just curious if you found a "smoking gun" yet? I just noticed this on my truck about a week ago. It will flux about 5psi indicated (approx. One hash mark) on the gauge at steady rpm but never at idle. I still have good oil pressure (about 35 psi at idle). Hoping this is nothing to be overly concerned about.
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I ended up pulling the motor and got it torn down, everything still looked brand new but my new cam didn't have PTV clearance so I ended up building a 408 with all new bearings.
oil pump o ring still looked good but my engine guy tore the oil pump apart and cleaned everything so I really hope all is well when it goes back together.
sorry I couldn't help
oil pump o ring still looked good but my engine guy tore the oil pump apart and cleaned everything so I really hope all is well when it goes back together.
sorry I couldn't help