Oil Pressure Gauge 120 PSI

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Noah.Dreams
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Oil Pressure Gauge 120 PSI

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My oil pressure gauge is hitting 120 PSI. Should I be concerned?
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Re: Oil Pressure Gauge 120 PSI

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Symptoms of a bad sensor.
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Re: Oil Pressure Gauge 120 PSI

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There is not a big reason to be overly concerned. Many cars do not have a gauge for oil pressure. However the gauge is inaccurate and it is common for the sensor to have failed when the gauge pegs.
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