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DASHBOARD INDICATORS
ENGINE-RELATED

HIGH OIL PRESSURE




CONDITION(S)



POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. OIL GRADE (VISCOSITY) TOO HIGH
Change oil and filter; use correct grade.

2. CLOGGED OIL GALLERY FROM DIRTY OIL
Remove engine sludge.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

3. FAULTY OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT
Have oil pressure sending unit professionally replaced.

4. OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE STUCK CLOSED OR SPRING TENSION TOO STRONG
Have oil pump pressure relief valve or spring professionally replaced.

CHECK THESE LAST:

5. FAULTY OIL FILTER BYPASS VALVE
Replace oil filter.

6. FAULTY OIL PRESSURE GAUGE OR LIGHT
Have oil pressure gauge or light professionally replaced.


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