Low Oil Pressure At Idle

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by gabedrummin

Low Oil Pressure At Idle ? Is there any way to increase idle oil pressure ?Can the gears in the oil pump be replaced. Is the only recourse to replace the motor.Oil pressure off idle is fine . Only when stopped with hot motor will oil light blink.Motor runs great.No noise.

How many miles on the engine? Oil pumps almost never wear out. Bearings do and there are a whole lot of bearings in these engines. And past experience on other engines has taught me that low oil pressure at idle indicates a worn engine.

Sorry. I think you need a replacement. Or just live with the low oil pressure for a while--it could last for years.