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Low Oil Pressure

Low oil pressure means your engine isn’t getting enough lubrication.

This is a serious issue  and is indicated by a dashboard light (oil can icon).

Gauge reading low, often caused by low oil level, leaks, wrong oil viscosity, a clogged filter, worn engine parts, or oil pump problems.

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Engine Oil Pressure Low - Common Causes And Ways To Fix It
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Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

08/12/2025
The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine […]
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Oil Consumption Has Many Causes, But, Worn Bearings Add To It

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Oil consumption is something nobody wants. But, worn engine bearings can make it even worse ? Engine oil consumption past rings, will only get worse, when engine bearings begin to wear out. So, oil consumption […]
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Low Oil Pressure: Troubleshooting, Actually Starts At The Dipstick

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Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place […]
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Lubrication

Low Or High Oil Pressure: Is One Actually Better Than The Other

12/04/2024
A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]

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