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kingbow · 03-10-2016, 11:37 AM

Just got and had to have this done today. Have a 2010 2SS L99 with 64k.

It was also $270 for me. My pressure needle on the gauge was almost at 0. Gave me low oil pressure warnings all the time that flashed on the screen for 0.5s each time.

No engine oil leaks and at right fill line. Oil temperature readings are good and it has the "used" color I expected.

No abnormal engine sound when doing careful test drive in my lot to see if it was actually the sensor. Don't know what a running car with no engine oil sounds like and I'm thankful I didn't/don't.

Getting my car back tomorrow.

EDIT:
They got it back to me the same day. Yep oil pressure sensor went bad.

The sensor worked but would show readings similar to what happens when you tilt the leveling ruler with the air bubble indicator inside. As in the movement, incline, and agitation of the car would severely affect what results it gave me. All of which would seem to incidcate an oil pump or release valve issue.

But I guess not. I got it back from the shop and drove it for about 30minutes and did all the sorts of turns, driving up slopes, and other such things that would cause me to get no/low oil pressure in the past.

03-10-2016, 11:37 AM	#3
kingbow Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 56	Just got and had to have this done today. Have a 2010 2SS L99 with 64k. It was also $270 for me. My pressure needle on the gauge was almost at 0. Gave me low oil pressure warnings all the time that flashed on the screen for 0.5s each time. No engine oil leaks and at right fill line. Oil temperature readings are good and it has the "used" color I expected. No abnormal engine sound when doing careful test drive in my lot to see if it was actually the sensor. Don't know what a running car with no engine oil sounds like and I'm thankful I didn't/don't. Getting my car back tomorrow. EDIT: They got it back to me the same day. Yep oil pressure sensor went bad. The sensor worked but would show readings similar to what happens when you tilt the leveling ruler with the air bubble indicator inside. As in the movement, incline, and agitation of the car would severely affect what results it gave me. All of which would seem to incidcate an oil pump or release valve issue. But I guess not. I got it back from the shop and drove it for about 30minutes and did all the sorts of turns, driving up slopes, and other such things that would cause me to get no/low oil pressure in the past. Last edited by kingbow; 03-10-2016 at 08:35 PM.