1996 Oldsmobile 88 Oil Pressure Light on

1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
111,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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When I start driving after 3-5 minutesOil Pressure light turns on and it flickers and eventually turns soilid. What is the problem? and how can I fix it? I appreciate your help.
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May 29, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

The first thing that you need to do is get the oil pressure checked with a mechanical gauge, if the pressure is with in spec, then replace the sender unit as it is problem faulty, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
May 29, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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How do I check the oil pressure for this car? and what is standard?
How do I replace sender unit?
May 29, 2010 at 8:14 AM
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I will need to know the model and engine size.

Mark.
May 29, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 3.8 L 6 CYL year 1996
May 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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Normal oil pressure is 60 PSI @ 1850 RPM hot using 5W-30 or 10W-30 oil. the sender screws into the main oil gallery and this is where the pressure gauge will also attach, see pic for location depending on VIN of car.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Vin_1_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_vin_K_3.jpg

mark
May 29, 2010 at 8:50 AM