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Old 08-17-2018, 10:44 AM   #5
wmjosiah
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For the record, oil level shouldn't affect oil pressure, AFAIK, unless your oil is so low that the oil pump starves for oil, at which point you have much more serious issues.

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Originally Posted by alm001 View Post
I had a similar ticking (Driver side) at idle when very hot. My thought was oil pressure issues - I think I was down about 1/2 a quart. I did an oil change last weekend and replaced the oil pressure relief valve with the updated part number. I have not heard it come back. I intend to put a gauge for oil pressure in the car at some point soon.

Are you due for an oil change soon? Is your oil filled to the specified level?
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