Oil Pressure Issues Analysis Cases
Analysis of oil pressure problems, lubrication system failures, and related engine issues.
Engine Valve Noise Diagnosis on 2003 Daihatsu Sirion
2003 Daihatsu Sirion
The owner of a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion is experiencing engine valve noise that diminishes after the engine warms up. The vehicle has only 47,000 miles an...
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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L Blue Smoke on Deceleration
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with a 3.8L engine and 194,000 miles reports occasional dense blue smoke during deceleration, lasting one to...
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2000 GMC Jimmy Fuel Pressure and MAF Sensor Diagnostics
2000 GMC Jimmy
The owner of a 2000 GMC Jimmy is experiencing issues with fuel pressure readings at the schroeder valve, measuring 47 PSI with the key on and 50 PSI w...
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Cadillac Concours Oil Pan and Valve Cover Gasket Repair
1997-2002 Cadillac Concours
The vehicle owner is inquiring about the necessity of removing the transmission to replace the oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket on their Cadillac...
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Coolant Contamination in Oil - 2001 Chrysler Concorde
2001 Chrysler Concorde
The owner reports that while driving, the power steering failed, the brakes became hard, and smoke began to emerge from the engine. Upon inspection, m...
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1978 Chevy Camaro Low Oil Pressure Issue
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The owner recently built a 350 engine for their 1978 Chevy Camaro and is experiencing low oil pressure issues. Initially, the oil pressure gauge reads...
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1996 Buick Park Avenue Oil and Coolant Leak Diagnosis
1996 Buick Park Avenue
The owner reports that the 1996 Buick Park Avenue has engine oil mixing with coolant, and coolant is leaking from the upper intake manifold only when ...
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1997 Mercedes Benz 280 Engine Not Firing & Burning Oil
1997 Mercedes Benz 280
The owner reports that their 1997 Mercedes Benz 280 engine is not firing and is burning oil. They have confirmed the timing chain is set correctly at ...
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2001 Ford F-150 Oil Temp Light Issue
2001 Ford F-150
The owner recently drove over a rough patch due to bad weather and after returning home, noticed the Oil Temp light illuminated and the oil pressure g...
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1988 Chevy S-10 Milky Oil and Starting Issues
1988 Chevy S-10
The owner reports that their 1988 Chevy S-10 was running fine but now won't start. It seems to have excessive water in the engine, indicated by milky ...
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2002 BMW 525 Engine Smoke Diagnosis
2002 BMW 525
The owner reported that after an oil change, their 2002 BMW 525 began emitting a significant puff of white-blue smoke from the exhaust upon accelerati...
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1995 Jeep Wrangler High Oil Pressure Issues
1995 Jeep Wrangler
The owner reported experiencing high oil pressure readings in their 1995 Jeep Wrangler, with the gauge showing over 80 psi during highway driving at 3...
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Oil Pressure Fluctuation Diagnosis on 1997 Ford Explorer
1997 Ford Explorer
The oil pressure gauge on my 1997 Ford Explorer has been fluctuating between a low reading and the middle of the gauge for the past six months. A prev...
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Intermittent Electrical System Issues in 2005 Hyundai Elantra
2005 Hyundai Elantra
The owner of a 2005 Hyundai Elantra reports intermittent issues with the electrical system, specifically that the dashboard lights keep blinking. They...
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Volvo S40 2005 Oil Leak and Engine Condition Analysis
2005 Volvo S40
The owner reports an oil leak from the oil pan of their 2005 Volvo S40. Previously, the vehicle was using synthetic oil, and the owner believes there ...
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Brake Locking Issue in Custom ATV Setup
2015 Suzuki Maruti 800
The owner is building a custom ATV using a 2015 Suzuki Maruti 800 master cylinder and Royal Enfield and TVS Apache brake calipers. They are experienci...
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