Oil Pressure Gage

[Aviator327]

I noticed that when I started the car this morning the oil pressure gage is pegged out at 120PSI. (No Light). Normally it has been between 40-60PSI. I am assuming that the sensor has gone south. Only 41K on the milage now. Will have to get it looked at.

[beachbum]

Hey Aviator,
That sounds like the issue. When my oil pressure sensor went out, it pegged the gage also. It was a quick fix since the sensor is near the oil filter and is easily replaced. Just have a rag or something to stick in the hole when you take out the sensor to keep oil from draining. It's not a lot of oil but I still tried to minimize the drips. Good luck!

[Aviator327]

It started a couple of days ago. If I as at idle the pressure hovered around 60. As soon as I gave it some gas the needle would go up just shy of the 120 index and backoff a little. This morning it just stayed at 120. Just had an oil change done last week.

[harofreak00]

100% sure the sensor is done. Replacements are cheap.

[Aviator327]

Taking it in tomorrow morning at the dealership i got it from. When i purchased the car last Oct, I also got a 3 year extended service contract so that should help some.

[HurstGN]

ASK BEFORE THEY TOUCH IT! Lots of sensors aren't covered, and if they stick you for a diagnostic charge, it could cost you more than you think. My sensor wasn't covered, and it still reads 120 psi today.

[tpulliam79]

definitely dont pay them to do it.. its about a 15 min job and 20-30 dollar part.. personally I would rather spend the money for the part and put it in before paying a stealership to diagnose and install .. just my opinion

[Aviator327]

Yep, It was a bad sensor. The sensor was covered under the warranty I got. Oil pressure 72psi@ 1850 RPM-Normal.

[tpulliam79]

the dealer actually fixed it at no charge to you? if so