I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAS STAYED AT 40 FOR YEARS. THIS PAST SATURDAY 6/15/13 IT BEGAN GOING UP TO 60 WHILE DRIVING AND 50 AT IDLE CAN ANYONE TELL WHAT'S THE CAUSE?

Asked by LJUAN Jun 19, 2013 at 12:29 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4WD

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2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAS SAT AT 40 FOR
YEARS. SATURDAY 6/15/13 IT BEGAN GOING UP TO 60 WHILE DRIVING AND 50 AT
IDLE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT CAUSES THIS?AND HOW WORRIED SHOULD I
BE?

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John answered 10 years ago

When was your oil last changed? That inline 6 cylinder could have some sludge buildup in it. 50-60 is normal, my dads 03 sierra is at 60 and so is my step moms 01 blazer.

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Fordtudor37 answered 10 years ago

Oil change time.

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jctb2002 answered 9 years ago

I'm having same issue. Did you ever figure out the issue? I just had my oil changed and it still does it.

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John answered 9 years ago

Heavier oil which oil thickens the colder it is, bad sensor or wire to the sensor, sludge build-up

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Guru55HN2 answered 6 years ago

Mine was doing the same thing took it in today or oil sending unit

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GuruW1KBC answered 5 years ago

Put five w 30 in it and change it on a 5 to 6 month changes

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GuruHT2K9 answered 4 years ago

The oil pressure gauge does not tell you an accurate oil pressure. It is actually an estimated oil pressure based off your engine speed. The gauge will only tell you whether it is under 4 psi. https://youtu.be/Jdu1kLoLDJU

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I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAS STAYED AT 40 FOR YEARS. THIS PAST SATURDAY 6/15/13 IT BEGAN GOING UP TO 60 WHILE DRIVING AND 50 AT IDLE CAN ANYONE TELL WHAT'S THE CAUSE?

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I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAS STAYED AT 40 FOR YEARS. THIS PAST SATURDAY 6/15/13 IT BEGAN GOING UP TO 60 WHILE DRIVING AND 50 AT IDLE CAN ANYONE TELL WHAT'S THE CAUSE?

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