Oil pressure fluctuating

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Asked by GuruT2JL1 Sep 25, 2018 at 07:08 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2002 monte carlo ss.  When i give it gas
tge oil pressure climbs to almost hot. When i let off
the gas it goes back down to normal.   My bf
seems to thinknits the oil pump just want to clarify
before spending money on a part i dont need if
thats not the problem.  Thanks in advance for any
help.
Michelle

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

The oil Pressure gauge reads PRESSURE, not heat.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Some fluctuating is normal. If the idle pressure is too low your engine could be worn or maybe just the oil pump.

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charles answered 6 years ago

Why don't you replace the sending unit first?? lot easier and cheaper.

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GuruT2JL1 answered 6 years ago

Give it gas the pressure gauge shoots up to almost hot let off the gas and it drops back to normal. And it sputters whenbyou accelerate

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GuruT2JL1 answered 6 years ago

Thank you for your time and the effort of helping me solve my issue. I do appreciate it.

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