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For 1990-2009 cars only

United States


Object Number: 1864973  Size: A2

Canada


Object Number: 1864977  Size: A2

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).

Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible.

Caution: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

United States (Pickup Models)


Object Number: 1848077  Size: A2

Canada (Pickup Models)


Object Number: 1860581  Size: A2

United States (Van Models)


Object Number: 1873136  Size: A2

Canada (Van Models)


Object Number: 1873139  Size: A2

Caution: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).

Oil pressure can vary under different driving conditions and oil types. The DURAMAX® engine can generate oil pressure in excess of 80 psi (548 kPa) under certain conditions, especially in cold temperatures. This is a normal operating range.