oil pressure gauge pegged.

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scarecrow
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oil pressure gauge pegged.

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hey all its been a bit sence i have been here. my work van is a 03 astro the oil pressure gauge went from normal to pegged it did this a couple times finally stopping in the pegged position. pulled off checked the oil which is fine and i also just changed last week. is there a common probelm with these? i am thinking sending unit. just wanted to hear you opions...

ps.. my old lifted van is for sale again man are my wheels turnning. the guy painted it. it looks great.... anyone have 3k i can borrow....lol
SOLD and missing my 1995 Astro AWD 5 1/2 lift and 31 inch tires...
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Re: oil pressure gauge pegged.

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I am thinking sending unit too.
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Re: oil pressure gauge pegged.

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If the oil pressure gage is pegged at max, the culprit is the sender 99% of the time.
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