What Are the Reasons for Insufficient Oil Pressure in a Car?

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MacIsabel
07/30/25 7:19am
Engine oil pressure insufficiency may be caused by: 1. Wear of the oil pump, or wear/foreign objects in the pressure relief valve. 2. Cracks in the connecting pipe from the oil pump to the cylinder block, or damage to the gasket. 3. Damage to the pressure relief valve in the oil filter housing. 4. Clogged oil filter element. 5. Excessive clearance in the camshaft bearings. 6. Excessive clearance in the timing gear set. Troubleshooting methods: 1. Park the vehicle on level ground, pull out the dipstick, check if the oil level is too low, and add sufficient lubricating oil if needed. 2. Observe the color of the lubricating oil on the dipstick. If it appears milky white, this indicates that the lubricating oil has deteriorated due to water contamination, leading to reduced viscosity and lower oil pressure. The oil should be replaced. 3. Remove the oil pressure sensor and install an oil pressure test gauge. If the measured oil pressure reaches the specified value but the oil pressure gauge indicates low pressure (or the oil warning light remains on), the oil pressure sensor or gauge may be faulty. Replace with a new oil pressure sensor and start the engine to idle. If the oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure (or the warning light turns off), the oil pressure sensor was faulty. If the issue persists, it indicates a faulty oil pressure gauge.
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