2002 Bonneville: Oil pressure gauge reads sky-high
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I believe it'* an instrumentation problem:
The oil pressure gauge reads close to 120 psi and there are no other apparent symptoms. The reading does vary a little with engine temp and rpms, as you would expect, but stays way above normal.
The self-test after starting the engine seems normal, from what I remember. (Gauge goes to max, then min, then settles at the measured pressure level, normally 40-60 psi, but much higher now)
Ideas anyone?
The oil pressure gauge reads close to 120 psi and there are no other apparent symptoms. The reading does vary a little with engine temp and rpms, as you would expect, but stays way above normal.
The self-test after starting the engine seems normal, from what I remember. (Gauge goes to max, then min, then settles at the measured pressure level, normally 40-60 psi, but much higher now)
Ideas anyone?
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Thanks Guys,
One more dumb question:
If I do have to replace it, I suppose I'd wanna do it during an oil change to avoid a mess, right?
One more dumb question:
If I do have to replace it, I suppose I'd wanna do it during an oil change to avoid a mess, right?