Over the years on this forum, many have posted about gauges not performing properly, and I've always been relieved that mine appeared to be ok.
This morning, it was my turn, I fired up the truck and noticed that the oil gauge didn't respond. It raised itself off the stop but barely made it to the first (low) line. Usually, it pitches just under the third line when cold, and as it warms it settles half way between the low and middle line on idle.
At running speed, it's usually on or just below the middle line.
On the way home this evening, it was a needle width above the low line, looking horrible, but the engine sounds just like always, no louder, no overheating, no knocks, smooth and ordinary.
I'm convinced there's nothing wrong with the oil pressure, but what is it that usually goes, is it the gauge or the sender.
It is due an oil change, so I'm considering having a new Mr. T sender installed, any other comments?
This morning, it was my turn, I fired up the truck and noticed that the oil gauge didn't respond. It raised itself off the stop but barely made it to the first (low) line. Usually, it pitches just under the third line when cold, and as it warms it settles half way between the low and middle line on idle.
At running speed, it's usually on or just below the middle line.
On the way home this evening, it was a needle width above the low line, looking horrible, but the engine sounds just like always, no louder, no overheating, no knocks, smooth and ordinary.
I'm convinced there's nothing wrong with the oil pressure, but what is it that usually goes, is it the gauge or the sender.
It is due an oil change, so I'm considering having a new Mr. T sender installed, any other comments?