What type of oil does a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 take?
SAE 5W-30
GMC recommends using SAE 5W-30 engine oil for the 2010 GMC Sierra. If the temperature falls below -20 F, you can use SAE 0W-30 oil or SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil in order to help with cold starts.
Why is my oil pressure reading low on my GMC?
In this video we show common causes and solutions for GM vehicle experiencing low or no oil pressure reading on the instrument panel. This condition may also include a low oil pressure warning on the drivers information display and an illuminated check engine light and/or stored codes P0521 P0523 Watch this video for more information.
How can I tell if my oil pressure sensor is failing?
This is a common sign of a failing oil pressure sensor. This is a small unit in the engine block that reads oil pressure inside the motor and relays this information to the vehicle’s computer as well as the oil pressure gauge.
Is it normal for the oil gauge to read 0?
When the engine not running it is normal for it to read 0 since the oil pressure is created by the engine running. To have this corrected, I would recommend having a certified professional from YourMechanic diagnose the odd oil gauge behavior and assist with repair.
Why is my oil Gage stuck at 80 psi?
Once I turn my truck on my oil gage automatically shoots straight up to 80 psi. If I turn turn the key forward without starting the vehicle it stays at 0 but once the truck is on it goes straight up to 80 and doesn’t move while driving. My car has 140000 miles.
What happens if your GMC Sierra has low oil pressure?
One of the most serious issues that can happen to your GMC Sierra ‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed.
Why does the oil pressure light come on on my GMC Truck?
Light came on due to a red area reading. Appreciate the response. I’ll start there and see what happens. Update when you figure it out. If it happened all of a sudden it could be that sending unit or the gauge itself. I ran lucas in my truck one time to get rid of a knock and my pressure shot up to 80 at all times.
What does the oil pressure read on my truck?
Display on dash now says “Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine” (or something like that. Never saw that before). Turned truck off, then I plugged back in the old one and started back up. Now the gauge is pegged on 80psi.
This is a common sign of a failing oil pressure sensor. This is a small unit in the engine block that reads oil pressure inside the motor and relays this information to the vehicle’s computer as well as the oil pressure gauge.