Oil pressure

Asked by GuruBD5G9 Dec 06, 2018 at 11:39 AM about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why would my oil pressure  drop to zero

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KenF answered 5 years ago

It COULD just be a bad sending unit, it engine actually runs without making noise try removing sending unit and putting a mechanical gauge in it's place. If you suspect you do have an actual loss of oil pressure stop driving or running the engine and get a mechanic on it right away. Causes can range from bad oil pump, clogged pickup screen, filter/relief valve, if oil pressure starts out okay and drops as engine warms up there can be a number of reasons, worn bearings or crank, piston rings, dirty filter, and so on.

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