I have a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and I just changed my oil pan and gasket because it was damaged and now the check engine oil pressure light is on but goes off when I rev the engine I changed my oil filter and oil but I still have the problem any suggestions?
Changed oil pan
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1. did you install the same pan that came off the engine?
2. was the damage to the old pan near the oil pump pickup?
3. have you temporarily hooked up a oil pressure gauge to see what the actual pressure is?
4. definitely used the correct filter?
2. was the damage to the old pan near the oil pump pickup?
3. have you temporarily hooked up a oil pressure gauge to see what the actual pressure is?
4. definitely used the correct filter?
No I had to buy another oil pan because the drain hole was stripped so I went to a junk yard and got one off of a 2000 Chevy Silverado there was no damage near the pump as far i can tell and i changed the filter the pressure starts to build when I first start it up but then drops and my next step is to put oil pressure gauge on it also i brought a new pressure sensor a couple weeks ago before changing the pan
Thank you I think even though I brought a new sending unit prior to changing the pan I'm gonna buy another to see if it will change any and the truck drives five its just the clicking when the pressure drops in idle but as you drive throughout the day the clicking stops
VanGo
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Fix it before you drive anymore. You risk damaging your engine! Clicking is a lack of lubrication. No lubrication = engine bearing wear.
VanGo
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It's not the sending unit if the clicking comes and goes. You have a mechanical problem. Good luck! Let us know what you find.