TrailBlazer 2002-2009
2023- The TrailBlazer, originally introduced as an upscale Blazer, was produced from 2002 to 2008 with a powerful I6 engine and with a monster V8 offered in the Trailblazer SS
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low oil pressure

Old Feb 29, 2012 | 9:56 AM
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I have a 2003 trailblazer with the I-6 engine. Three weeks ago I noticed the oil pressure drop and the idle slow down when i stopped. Pressure stays up and engine runs ok at town and highway speeds. Changed oil and filter, didn't help. Any ideas before I change the oil pump?
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Specification says the oil pressure should be 12 psi @ 1200 RPM. Oil pressure will go down with the engine speed. You may not have a problem other than the idle speed anomaly.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 2:11 PM
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Idle speed drops to about 500 to 600 rpm after warmup. Dirty injectors or some other issue? Thanks for replying!!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 6:16 PM
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The idle speed is not manually adjustable. It may go lower than normal if you happend to have the A/C on (will run automatically with defog or recirc setting) or something with a heavy electrical load. If it bothers you, consider getting it serviced.
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