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#18320 of 18329 oil pressure gauge by handyandy3

Feb 24, 2012 (4:17 pm)

I own a '05 buick rainier and what I need to know---is the oil pressure gauge supposed to read over 80 lbs of pressure constantly whether I am at idle or at driving speeds---when I turn off the engine the gauge does go down to zero and is there a way of checking the gauge foe accuracy---thanks

#18321 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [handyandy3] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 27, 2012 (8:32 am)

Replying to: handyandy3 (Feb 24, 2012 4:17 pm)
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused
by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing
low oil pressure.
 
I would be happy to ask our Technical Assistance Center for more information on this, but would need the last 8 digits of your VIN. If you were to email that to me, that'd be great!
 
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#18322 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [gmcustsvcsarah] by handyandy3

Feb 27, 2012 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Feb 27, 2012 8:32 am)
thanks sarah here are the last 8 digets of my vin---52174696---and thanks for the help so far

#18323 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [handyandy3] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 28, 2012 (6:58 am)

Replying to: handyandy3 (Feb 27, 2012 1:13 pm)
Good morning handyandy3,
I have sent your questions over to the Technical Assistance Center and will get you an update as soon as they get back with me!
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#18324 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [handyandy3] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 28, 2012 (11:52 am)

Replying to: handyandy3 (Feb 27, 2012 1:13 pm)
Hello again handandy3,
 
I heard back from our Technical Assistance Center:
"Below are the minimum oil pressure readings (a service document). We recommend the vehicle be brought to a dealer so the vehicle can be properly diagnosed to determine if there is a concern.
• Oil Pressure – Minimum – Hot 41 kPa at 1,000 engine RPM
                                                        124 kPa at 2,000 engine RPM
                                                        165 kPa at 4,000 engine RPM

                                                        6 psig at 1,000 engine RPM
                                                        18 psig at 2,000 engine RPM
                                                        24 psig at 4,000 engine RPM
 
I hope this is helpful for you! If I can assist in any other way, please let me know.
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#18325 of 18329 Re: 03 Envoy XL Air-Ride suspension sags [tpward1500] by elsaz

Mar 15, 2012 (10:45 am)

Replying to: tpward1500 (Apr 04, 2010 5:31 pm)
Can you tell me if you have found a solution for this problem yet? My buick rainier 04 starts having the same problem now.
It is at dealership now for a different problem at this moment but I would like to know if I should expect another problem.

#18326 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [gmcustsvcsarah] by handyandy3

Mar 15, 2012 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Feb 28, 2012 11:52 am)
thanks for all the help, I just wanted to inform you that I finally took my car in to Rinke Chevy and they wound up replacing the oil pressure sender switch---thus now everything is like it is supposed to be---thanks again Sarah
 
ken z

#18327 of 18329 Re: oil pressure gauge [handyandy3] by gmcustsvcsarah

Mar 15, 2012 (1:14 pm)

Replying to: handyandy3 (Mar 15, 2012 12:36 pm)
Ken,
 
It's so wonderful to hear back, and I'm glad that everything is running properly!
All the best, and if I can ever be of further assistance you know where to find me.
 
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#18328 of 18329 Re: fan clutch replacement [noagenda] by webweyes

Mar 25, 2012 (11:55 am)

Replying to: noagenda (Feb 04, 2005 12:05 pm)
A few weekends ago I had to replace the fan clutch on my '06 Trailblazer EXT LS. In addition to getting the P0495 code from the check engine light, when I rev'd it up it sounded like a jet engine. I knew I was in need of a new fan clutch. After looking under the hood I also noticed the pully on the water pump was wobbling as it spun so I replaced that as well. Since I was in there I also replaced the serpentine belt since it is a cheap replacement. This was the first time I'd done anything beyond brakes and rotors to this TB. I tried to document the steps I took so that I could pass it on to some other DIY'er having the same issue. Below is the website I document things like this on. I hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
http://www.diystew.com/2006-trailblazer/

#18329 of 18329 Re: Any Amateur Radio guys put a radio in a TB? [tblazed] by rgbrown

Apr 30, 2012 (8:10 pm)

Replying to: tblazed (Apr 17, 2002 6:49 am)
I have a 2004 TB-LS EXT that I've installed a dual-band Yaesu FT8800 in. I originally used a MFJ glass mount dual band antenna. This worked ok until the 2m side went out of sight on swr meter. My biggest complaint with this antenna was it had very poor range. I have factory dark tinted back quarter glass not sure if that caused any performance issues with the antenna or not. I now have a diamond 9000 motorized mount with a dual band Diamond NMO antenna. As far as erratic operations from the Trailblazer's computers I've not had any while transmitting.
 
73's

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