Why is my Oil pressure so high

Asked by Blake Sep 19, 2023 at 09:06 AM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have had the truck for about 3 years now and the guage
always raises while driving but it's in the center while
idling. What can I do to fix this?

2 Answers
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Gene answered 7 months ago

Hook up an analog gauge and see what the real oil pressure is. You could have a defective oil pressure sender or a defective gauge. Or the oil pump pressure relief is not working properly.

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james answered 7 months ago

If you recently had the oil changed and this just started afterward they might have put the wrong weight oil back in. A heavier weight oil will do that. Hope that helps! Jim

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