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What should the oil pressure be on a Chevy Duramax?

What should the oil pressure be on a Chevy Duramax?

Lb7 – 15w, 80lbs on start up at 20°. Then at temp about 30 according to the gauge. These are high volume low pressure pumps. Lb7 – 15w, 80lbs on start up at 20°. Then at temp about 30 according to the gauge. These are high volume low pressure pumps.

Can a high oil pressure cause low oil pressure?

Unfortunately, high oil pressure will also cause low oil pressure in another part of your engine. Therefore it is essential not to let your engine run before you fix the clogged oil passage. Are you sure there is actually high oil pressure in your engine or is it a chance that the sensor or gauge shows you the wrong oil pressure?

When to worry about high oil pressure in your car?

Mostly twice as high as when the engine is warm or even higher. Check your pressure when your engine oil is hot instead. If the pressure is too high when the engine oil is hot, it is time to start worrying. Experimenting with different oil grades can sometimes be a bad decision, especially if you don’t consult an expert.

Where is the oil pressure on a Dodge?

The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero. Think about it, its a pump that changes rpm with the engine, of course pressure will fluctuate. It does with all engines. Its just a matter of how accurate the stock gauge is.

What’s the normal oil pressure for a Duramax Diesel?

I have a 2005 GMC 2500HD, 6.6L turbo Duramax diesel. I have noticed lately that at idle my truck is around 15-20 psi. Also if I am going say 55 mph and let of the gas the oil pressure drops to 15-20 psi. Is this normal?

The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero. Think about it, its a pump that changes rpm with the engine, of course pressure will fluctuate. It does with all engines. Its just a matter of how accurate the stock gauge is.

Is it normal to have low oil pressure?

If the customer concern is only the oil pressure gauge reading low, and they are comparing the reading to a older model diesel engine, compare the gauge reading to another 2004-2005 LLY diesel engine equipped vehicle. It is normal to see the oil pressure gauge near the red zone after running the engine and coming back to idle.

What should the oil pressure be at idle?

It’s as high as 80 when the truck is cold. It’s borderline ridiculous how much the oil pressure fluctuates. I have seen as high as 98 psi at idle on a cold idle and as low as 23 psi on a hot one. Click to expand… Exactly.Same here. Its perfectly normal. Most manufacturers make it so the gauge doesn’t move to inspire confidence.

Lb7 – 15w, 80lbs on start up at 20°. Then at temp about 30 according to the gauge. These are high volume low pressure pumps. Lb7 – 15w, 80lbs on start up at 20°. Then at temp about 30 according to the gauge. These are high volume low pressure pumps.

What is the compression ratio of a LLY Duramax?

LLY Duramax Specifications Chart Manufactured Years: 2004-2006 Compression Ratio: 17.5:1 (2004 & 2005) 16.8:1 (2006) Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3 Turbocharger/Air: GARRETT GT3788VA VARIABLE VANE Turbochar Fuel Injection: Direct Injection High Pressure Common Ra

How big is a LLY Duramax diesel tank?

LLY Duramax Specifications Chart Manufactured Years: 2004-2006 Valvetrain: Overhead Valve (OHV) 4 Valves per cylind Engine Oil Capacity: 10 Quarts With Filter Fuel: Diesel Fuel Tank Size: Short Beds: 26 Gallons Long Beds: 34 Gal

What kind of engine does a LLY Duramax have?

LLY Duramax Specifications Chart Manufactured Years: 2004-2006 Turbocharger/Air: GARRETT GT3788VA VARIABLE VANE Turbochar Fuel Injection: Direct Injection High Pressure Common Ra Valvetrain: Overhead Valve (OHV) 4 Valves per cylind Engine Oil Capacity: 10 Quarts With Filter

Is the oil pressure on the Dodge LMM accurate?

The oil pressure gauge on the lmm is actually dead on accurate. The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero. Think about it, its a pump that changes rpm with the engine, of course pressure will fluctuate. It does with all engines.

Where is the oil pressure sensor on a Duramax?

To the OP- your oil pressure sensor is actually towards the back of the block, driver side, just ahead of the oil cooler/filter base, under the coolant tube that goes from the water pump to the oil cooler. Its somewhat difficult to get to, and you’ll need a large deep socket to change it. And also, dont buy a sensor for a 2001-2002 duramax.

Where is the oil pressure sensor on a 2001 Ford truck?

Yes that might be where the sensor is on a 2001-2002 truck………….but the original poster has a 2003. To the OP- your oil pressure sensor is actually towards the back of the block, driver side, just ahead of the oil cooler/filter base, under the coolant tube that goes from the water pump to the oil cooler.

What to do if your Duramax oil pressure is low?

Duramax Oil Pressure The 2005 Duramax is notorious for bad wiring connection on the 2 large engine plugs on the driver side by the battery. Unplug them and clean them with electrical cleaner and plug unplug them a couple times. This is also the cure for low oil pressure problems.

It’s as high as 80 when the truck is cold. It’s borderline ridiculous how much the oil pressure fluctuates. I have seen as high as 98 psi at idle on a cold idle and as low as 23 psi on a hot one. Click to expand… Exactly.Same here. Its perfectly normal. Most manufacturers make it so the gauge doesn’t move to inspire confidence.

Is it normal to have no oil pressure?

Its perfectly normal. Most manufacturers make it so the gauge doesn’t move to inspire confidence. The oil pressure gauge on the lmm is actually dead on accurate. The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero.

Its perfectly normal. Most manufacturers make it so the gauge doesn’t move to inspire confidence. The oil pressure gauge on the lmm is actually dead on accurate. The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero.

The oil pressure gauge on the lmm is actually dead on accurate. The Dodge gauge is more like an idiot light. Itll be in the middle until you have no oil pressure then it’ll drop to zero. Think about it, its a pump that changes rpm with the engine, of course pressure will fluctuate. It does with all engines.

What should oil pressure be at 2000 rpm?

At 2000 RPM warm engine it’s a shade under 60psi. If I pull a trailer up a hill in the hot summer (So Cal coming out of El Centro towards San Diego for example) with the cruise on, it will stay at 2K RPM but the oil pressure drops down to +/- 45 and returns to almost 60 on the down hills.

What to look for in a GMC 6.5 diesel?

Pyrometer and Boost Gauges:are recommended to monitor the engines fueling and turbo conditions, also very helpful in diagnosing some driveability problems.

When to replace the oil pressure sender on a GM Truck?

This video describes the procedure and tools to replace the GM Oil Pressure Sensor (aka Sender) on 6.5L Diesel engines from 1996 and up only for Chevrolet, GMC, and Holden such as Suburban Silverado Sierra Cheyenne Tahoe and Yukon . The procedure for 1995 and earlier is different.

What happens if your GMC Sierra has low oil pressure?

One of the most serious issues that can happen to your GMC Sierra ‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed.

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Ruth Doyle