Oil pressure low

[Mfitz725]

Hi! 05 Tahoe 5.3L. Installed pick up tube o-ring. On initial startup seemed to have fixed the problem. However, after running for a few minutes got oil pressure low again. Where should I go from here? I'm relatively new to Tahoe/GM products and haven't a clue as to where to go next. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[OR VietVet]

Help us first. What exactly is the "low" oil pressure reading at cold start, idling as warming up, idling after warm, rev engine in park, driving and when accelerate? Have you attached a scanner for readings or a pressure gauge? You may have great pressure and wrong readings.

 

[Fless]

Help us first. What exactly is the "low" oil pressure reading at cold start, idling as warming up, idling after warm, rev engine in park, driving and when accelerate? Have you attached a scanner for readings or a pressure gauge? You may have great pressure and wrong readings.

I'd be surprised to find an oil pressure PID in an NBS. Prove me wrong, please, or at least surprise me!

 

[SnowDrifter]

I'd be surprised to find an oil pressure PID in an NBS. Prove me wrong, please, or at least surprise me!

Works for 05/06

 

[Fless]

I'm surprised! Have to try this on my '04.

 

[SnowDrifter]

I'm surprised! Have to try this on my '04.

I don't thinnnnkkkkkk it'll work, but I'm interested either way!

 

[Mfitz725]

Help us first. What exactly is the "low" oil pressure reading at cold start, idling as warming up, idling after warm, rev engine in park, driving and when accelerate? Have you attached a scanner for readings or a pressure gauge? You may have great pressure and wrong readings.

Thank you for responding. I came across a post regarding my issue, changed to an A/C Delco filter and the problem was solved.

 

[SilverSport]

would you share what oil filter you were using that caused this low oil pressure???...

Thanks

Bill

 

[Marky Dissod]

Thank you for responding. I came across a post regarding my issue, changed to an A/C Delco filter and the problem was solved.

would you share what oil filter you were using that caused this low oil pressure?

Or at least share the post / thread that addressed this issue?

 

[Mfitz725]

Thank you for responding. I came across a post regarding my issue, changed to an A/C Delco filter and the problem was solved.

Well I guess I spoke too soon.

Cold start pressure seems OK but as soon as it warms up low oil pressure warning comes on below 1200 rpm. As soon as I pass the I200 rpm mark pressure goes up and warning stops. I switched to a 10w 40 oil and tried adding a Lucas oil treatment to no avail. Can someone point me in a direction?