oil pressure

Asked by GuruTVNFB Jun 21, 2018 at 10:34 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet S-10 LS RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 s10 with a 2.2 vortec engine. The oil pressure has drop to around 50 at 55 mph and about 38 when idling. what could cause this.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

That pressure is not bad at all. Dropping oil pressure can be caused by a worn oil pump or worn engine bearings.

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