| Sudden wild jumping of oil pressure gauge needle [message #365210] |
Fri, 02 July 2021 21:06  |
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Hello! So we are wrapping up our trip and about 500km from home. Today the oil pressure needle started fluctuating or jumping erratically from low to high and everything inbetween. I did not notice any difference in engine performance. I have been on the north shore of Lake Superior so several 6-8% grades and trudging up in 2nd gear.
I pulled into a station and checked the oil. It seemed a little low so I topped it up maybe 200-250ml. NB: I have not noticed it to consume much oil.
From what I can see it can be a failing sensor, a loose connection a the sensor or possible imminent catastrophic failure!!!
After topping up the oil today I found the needle to settle down from jumping wildly from low to high to flickering around the 5/8 mark. That is, the needle was now only fluctuating between 1/2 and 3/4 with mostly steady at 5/8.
As I have a case of get-home-itis tomorrow I’m wondering should I chance it home? My mechanic naturally recommends getting a test gauge on it. I see others here note it could just be loose wires. Thoughts? Thanks.
1975 Eleganza
Toronto, ON
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