oil pump failure? oil sending unit failure?

[Matt]

Well, the fact that you were able to drive home suggests that you didn’t destroy the engine.

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[DieselMan]

Yes, the car fired up after cooling down for about 10 minutes.

[Trcustoms719]

Heres Erics video on oil pressure._x000D_
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2fcbTh5yw

[Accord]

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Heres Erics video on oil pressure._x000D_
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2fcbTh5yw

[EricTheCarGuy]

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off topic : if i have low oil presure then that means i need to rebuild my engine right?

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Yes most likely but you need to verify the oil pressure with a manual gauge first._x000D_
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To the original poster the f

[DieselMan]

@ ETCG: Thanks!

[Marc Robertson]

The oil used should be the recommended viscosity by the manufacturer’s engineers, not a “try this” mechanic or salesman. The engine as a whole is designed around a specific viscosity. Changing this will accelerate wear on one part while extendin

[spelunkerd]

I would do another oil and filter change ASAP, and probably not drive the vehicle until that is done. If you use the incorrect viscosity oil it could sludge oil passages and cause a catastrophe. I would also wonder if there is something wrong with the new

[EricTheCarGuy]

I am NOT a fan of EVER using thicker oil to solve a problem like that, I’ve never seen it end well.

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