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by Jtschweier18
Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating

Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner. The oil level is fine. When I first start the truck the oil pressure and rpm's are where they should be but when I put the truck in drive the rps drop to 500. The only problem with the oil pressure gauge is that when I brake it will drop to around 25-30 instead of...
by Jtschweier18
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating

I used 10w-30 and 5 quarts. I haven't checked the level again since I have ran it, so that could be the problem. I just got home so I'll let the truck cool down and then go check it again
by Jtschweier18
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:57 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Low idle and oil pressure fluctuating

Ok. So I just changed the oil in my '01 s10cc and now my oil pressure gauge is fluctuating and it idles low (at about 500 rpm). Does anyone have any idea whats wrong?