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2013 Chevrolet Suburban
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5.3 suburban low oil pressure

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Old Oct 14, 2022 | 12:00 PM
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Default Changes sensor still low oil pressure on gauge

Originally Posted by bearbait
Shop wanted $400 to change it. Took 45 min. and about $30 for sender. Need a large size socket ( can't remember size) and extension. Tight to access but can be done. Good luck
changed sensor and filter still oil pressure is at 20 at idle and won’t ever get to 40 even at 3000rpms. Also the first time you start it up in the morning the oil pressure is at 10 slowly goes up to 20 if driven
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Old Oct 14, 2022 | 3:22 PM
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Are you running 5-30w in it? I'd try 10-30w next change. My '11 goes to 40 cold, 25 at hot idle with 5-30w synth. oil with 147k miles on it. Same since I got it with 35k miles on it.
Only true test is to test with a mechanical gauge. I've read that the O ring seal on the oil pickup tube can lose some sealing and drop pressure. I would do the mechanical gauge test before jumping to that conclusion.

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Old Oct 14, 2022 | 3:24 PM
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Default 5-w30

Originally Posted by repairman54
Are you running 5-30w in it? I'd try 10-30w next change. My '11 goes to 40 cold, 25 at hot idle with 5-30w synth. oil with 147k miles on it. Same since I got it with 35k miles on it.

running 5-w30 my main concern is the oil pressure wing at 10-15 when cold start
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