What causes high oil pressure?

Asked by Gabe_silverado99 Sep 08, 2021 at 02:02 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 Silverado with a 5.3l Vortec. it has an idling oil pressure of 40 and
driving oil pressure of 50-60. Any ideas of what's wrong with it and how I can fix
this issue

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

That is not high, in fact it is good. No Worries!!!

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