1997 Pontiac Bonneville oil pressure

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
146,566 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK MERCER
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i have good oil pressure at startup but when engine warms up the oil pressure drops almost to the red on the guage and a chatter starts. could this mean the oil pump needs changed or could it be the oil pressure switch. if it is the oil pump, do you recomend a rebuild kit or total pump replacement.thanks for your input, chuck
Mar 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch.If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Mar 18, 2010 at 4:58 PM