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TRC-SS · 08-16-2015, 08:11 PM

Low Oil Pressure....Turn Off Engine!!!!!

This is the message that came screaming over my DIC when i started my car this afternoon. I had been driving it all morning, went to my Mothers house to use the pool with my wife and son. After 5 hours of sitting, started the car up and this alarm sounded.

So did what it said to do, and turned off the car. Then sat there for 2 minutes pondering what the hell just happened. I then started it again to see if it was a faulty message......nope, messages comes right back, oil pressure gauge at zero, and shut the car off.

Thankfully i wasn't on the road stranded and was in my mothers driveway. She gave me a ride back to my home and got my truck, but now she sits outside until i make some phone calls tomorrow.

Im assuming the oil release valve stuck or the pump just simply failed.

Heres some info on the car.

2011 SS LS3
12,200 miles on car
SLP Supercharger 10lbs boost (6,000miles on motor with Charger)
1 7/8 Long tube headers, no cats
3" Retro Catback
96lb injectors
boost a pump
QTP Cutouts
Tune

Any other thoughts on what it could be?

No leaks, oil is full, 70% oil life on monitor.

I can't even begin to imaging how much this is going to cost me......

My other issue is going to be getting it onto a trailer or flat bed. Very low.

Caseyls3 · 08-16-2015, 08:45 PM

All too common problem - had this happen to me 2 weeks after I got mine. It is the oil pump - as long as you do not run it like that it should be fine after an oil pump. It is the sticky relief valve. It is a 600-800 repair unless you can get a shop to cover it under the 100k power train warranty.

TRC-SS · 08-16-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseyls3

All too common problem - had this happen to me 2 weeks after I got mine. It is the oil pump - as long as you do not run it like that it should be fine after an oil pump. It is the sticky relief valve. It is a 600-800 repair unless you can get a shop to cover it under the 100k power train warranty.

Thanks!

Red2014SS · 08-17-2015, 04:51 AM

Sorry to hear about your oil pump. There are several DIY threads around here that detail the steps involved in replacing the pump. It actually doesn't look like too bad of a job. If you have any experience at all and a decent set of tools, it looks like it could be done at home. Good luck with it.

102SS · 08-17-2015, 05:41 AM

Time to do your cam swap.

TheHorse13 · 08-17-2015, 06:43 AM

If this is not a warranty repair, I would not put a stock oil pump back in the car otherwise you may be doing this again in another 12 thousand miles.

Melling makes a pump that many folks here have installed with great success. Just search for failed oil pump to find threads that have the part number.

TRC-SS · 08-18-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

If this is not a warranty repair, I would not put a stock oil pump back in the car otherwise you may be doing this again in another 12 thousand miles.

Melling makes a pump that many folks here have installed with great success. Just search for failed oil pump to find threads that have the part number.

Thanks, I ended up having it towed the 2 hours back down to Jannetty. They have done all the work on my car since I bought so. So they will be putting in upgraded parts including the melling oil pump.

TRC-SS · 08-18-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

Time to do your cam swap.

Haha trust me, the Thought crossed my mind

TRC-SS · 08-31-2015, 08:59 AM

Just what everyone thought. The release valve was stuck open on the OIL PUMP.

Getting the Melling pump put in along with upgraded timing chain and tensioner.

Hopefully have it back this week.

Silver Bumble Bee · 09-18-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseyls3

All too common problem - had this happen to me 2 weeks after I got mine. It is the oil pump - as long as you do not run it like that it should be fine after an oil pump. It is the sticky relief valve. It is a 600-800 repair unless you can get a shop to cover it under the 100k power train warranty.

Does $800 repair include part?

TRC-SS · 09-19-2015, 08:46 AM

My total was $1300, But that included Upgraded pump, timing chain and tensioner and labor costs.

Camaro_Mike · 09-22-2015, 10:05 PM

Its going to cost me about $600-$650 at a local shop.

08-16-2015, 08:11 PM	#1
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Low Oil Pressure....Turn Off Engine!!!!! Low Oil Pressure....Turn Off Engine!!!!! This is the message that came screaming over my DIC when i started my car this afternoon. I had been driving it all morning, went to my Mothers house to use the pool with my wife and son. After 5 hours of sitting, started the car up and this alarm sounded. So did what it said to do, and turned off the car. Then sat there for 2 minutes pondering what the hell just happened. I then started it again to see if it was a faulty message......nope, messages comes right back, oil pressure gauge at zero, and shut the car off. Thankfully i wasn't on the road stranded and was in my mothers driveway. She gave me a ride back to my home and got my truck, but now she sits outside until i make some phone calls tomorrow. Im assuming the oil release valve stuck or the pump just simply failed. Heres some info on the car. 2011 SS LS3 12,200 miles on car SLP Supercharger 10lbs boost (6,000miles on motor with Charger) 1 7/8 Long tube headers, no cats 3" Retro Catback 96lb injectors boost a pump QTP Cutouts Tune Any other thoughts on what it could be? No leaks, oil is full, 70% oil life on monitor. I can't even begin to imaging how much this is going to cost me...... My other issue is going to be getting it onto a trailer or flat bed. Very low. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

08-16-2015, 08:45 PM	#2
Caseyls3 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Columbus Posts: 444	All too common problem - had this happen to me 2 weeks after I got mine. It is the oil pump - as long as you do not run it like that it should be fine after an oil pump. It is the sticky relief valve. It is a 600-800 repair unless you can get a shop to cover it under the 100k power train warranty. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS Vert - Jewel Red Tintcoat, 6M, 231/247 Comp Cam, Kooks headers, Borla ATAK, ATI under drive pulley, Richmond 4.10s, LS9 clutch, Hurst shifter, BMR Springs

08-17-2015, 04:51 AM	#4
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Sorry to hear about your oil pump. There are several DIY threads around here that detail the steps involved in replacing the pump. It actually doesn't look like too bad of a job. If you have any experience at all and a decent set of tools, it looks like it could be done at home. Good luck with it. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

08-17-2015, 05:41 AM	#5
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,254	Time to do your cam swap. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-31-2015, 08:59 AM	#9
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Just what everyone thought. The release valve was stuck open on the OIL PUMP. Getting the Melling pump put in along with upgraded timing chain and tensioner. Hopefully have it back this week. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

08-17-2015, 06:43 AM	#6
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	If this is not a warranty repair, I would not put a stock oil pump back in the car otherwise you may be doing this again in another 12 thousand miles. Melling makes a pump that many folks here have installed with great success. Just search for failed oil pump to find threads that have the part number.

09-19-2015, 08:46 AM	#11
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	My total was $1300, But that included Upgraded pump, timing chain and tensioner and labor costs. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

09-22-2015, 10:05 PM	#12
Camaro_Mike Drives: 2011 CGM SS LS3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charotte Posts: 288 View My Garage	Its going to cost me about $600-$650 at a local shop.