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#1586 of 2501 Low Oil Pressure by jkulpa1

Oct 20, 2003 (8:25 pm)

I purchased a Chevy Venture 2003 in July. The van had about 1500 miles on it when I took a summer trip with my family that added another 2000 miles to the vehicle. During this time I noticed that the oil pressure dropped steadily, day by day. Initially readings were in the high 70's, now in the mid 30's. No loss of oil is apparent, crankcase shows full, and I had an oil change after the trip and pressure continued to drop. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

#1587 of 2501 oil pressue by jpc47

Oct 21, 2003 (4:57 am)

You didn't mention the year of your venture. I have a '98 and that doesn't have a gauge. Sometimes I think it's better not having a gauge. In any event, I beleive engines can handle (mid-thirties)low oil pressure.

#1588 of 2501 Oil pressure by just4fun2

Oct 21, 2003 (10:12 am)

My Silhouette 02 doesn't have an oil pressure gauge so I don't know what the pressure is either. I would suspect that the gauge is faulty.

#1589 of 2501 #1586 of 1588 Low Oil Pressure by jkulpa1

Oct 21, 2003 (2:50 pm)

The Venture is a 2003. The oil gauge is a choice on the electronic odometer, I can go from the main reading of total miles on the vehicle to 2 different trip readings to oil pressure. Thanks for the responses, it is something that I will be keeping a close eye on.

#1590 of 2501 Oil Pressure by just4fun2

Oct 21, 2003 (4:10 pm)

Wait a minute. I think that you are describing the oil life monitor (not oil pressure) that tells you what percentage of oil life is left, not the oil pressure. When the oil is changed it is reset at 100% oil life and the numbers will go down as the van is driven until the change oil soon is displayed. The change oil soon will be displayed on the system monitor to the left (it shows a picture of you battery ) when you first start the van.
 
Check your owners manual.

#1591 of 2501 by montanafan

Oct 22, 2003 (6:27 am)

Good catch just4fun2.

#1592 of 2501 wind noise by peiscooter

Nov 03, 2003 (4:50 pm)

We have a new Venture and experience a howling noise from the front of the vehicle on open roads and windy conditions. First I thought it was the bug deflector - but we still get it after I took it off. After some investigating, I think it's the air intake shroud for the heater fan. It lays against the windshield very loosely and is a pretty flimsy piece of plastic.
 
Anyone else experience this?
 
I'm going to use some adhesive to secure this shroud better and see if it helps...

#1593 of 2501 Wind noise by bcd99

Nov 04, 2003 (5:29 am)

There have been many talks about wind noise in the GM mini discussions. From the noise around the mirrors to the rattle by the intake to the air filter. Post #215 of 926 in the Olds Silo discussion covers this cowl on the windshield area.

#1594 of 2501 noise at speed by kkollwitz

Nov 04, 2003 (8:48 am)

May be the luggage rack. You might try moving the crossbars to a different point, and make sure they're tight. I had crossbar noise on my Venture and it took me months to locate the problem.

#1595 of 2501 "Thumping" Noise from Driver Front Wheel Area by jascott129

Nov 16, 2003 (11:44 am)

I have the same problem identified in post #390...
 
99 Venture with 75k. Was involved in front/driver wreck at 58k and repaired. The driver/front wheel bearing was replaced about 3k ago, which was related to wreck. Also replaced the shocks/struts/tires at same time.
 
We now have a popping/thumping noise from driver/front wheel. It only occurs with a sharp turn to right and slow speed. It happens while backing out of our driveway into the alley. There is an incline, but not much. I can't reproduce it with the front wheels off the ground. Ball joints/tie rods are all good.
 
Any ideas? I think something may just be loose, but I have no idea what...
 
Thanks in advance

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