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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    honda seems to have solved the problem. my wife's pilot does not have an oil pressure gauge. As Forrest Gump said.... "one less thing, ya know"
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    well, my problem "may" be solved. After driving the car after an oil change and it running normal for a few weeks..... Pulled out of the garage and the oil pressure gauge read "zero" . Car sounded normal, ran normal, felt normal. Went to store and back, got out to get mail, got back in...
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    Last week I spoke to my regular dealer. He said they could not diagnose the problem without an actual problem. Although he had heard that Suburbans with my age (6years) and mileage (150K) may be better served with more frequent oil changes. Instead of the usual 4K (that I would lazily let...
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    Went over to a dealer and spoke to a tech that seemed to know what he was talking about. He seemed to rule out the oil pump, as they either work or they don't, they usually do not revive themselves. Did say it could be the sending unit or the screen that is basically attached to the sending...
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    Very interesting. Had all 16 lifters replaced at 141K miles. That was 5K miles ago. Oil life at 44%. Off to buy oil and filter and see what happens. One issue I have is figuring out what "normal" oil pressure is. Mine is bouncing between 20 and 40psi currently.
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    So I let the car sit in the garage overnight and checked the oil this morning and the level is good. While my indicator says I have 40% oil life left, I don't put much faith in that. If I read this thread correctly, I am going to proceed in this order with my troubleshooting.... 1) Change...
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    Loss of oil pressure in my 2007 Burb

    I am new to the forum and searching this topic. Have a 2008 Suburban. Bought new. 145K miles. Has been a good car for the most part. Had to have lifters replaced by dealer several months ago. Loud tapping sound with flashing check engine light. ANYWAY.....Driving home from a ski trip...
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