Low oil pressure - 0 PSI

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
138,622 MILES
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why does oil pressure read 0 at an idle and light comes on but when accelerated light goes of and reads better oil pressure?
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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Hello,

Does your car run any different than usual?
You could possibly have a faulty sensor which displaying erratic pressure which may or may not be the actual pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-oil-pressure

Is the check engine light on? If so what are the codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
https://youtu.be/vMwTzURWXmk

I have attached how to check the oil pressure as well as diagnostics of the pressure sensor. That way you will know if it is defective before replacing.

Let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 18, 2021 at 8:41 PM