Help with oil arrow

[Cesrr]

 

 Do any of you guys know why the oil pressure arow keeps moving up and down  between 40 and 60 when I accelerate. I have a chevrolet silverado 2019 with 3000 miles

[Colossus]

Thaaaaaaaat would be perfectly normal.  Your BP goes up as your heart rate goes up... So does the truck's oil pressure as the engine RPM increases. 

[Cesrr]

Thank you 

 

[CamGTP]

And welcome to the world of computer controlled oil pressure. It's a two stage pump that can kick into high gear on demand and spike the oil pressure as requested.

[dsr611]

From the little book that is usually located in the glove box or console storage...

 

Quote

The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is
running. Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature, coolant temperature, and oil viscosity. On some models, the oil pump will vary engine oil pressure according to engine needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as the engine speed
or load varies. This is normal. If the oil pressure warning light or Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates oil pressure outside the normal operating range, check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil -> 337.

Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
 

 

Edited September 7, 2020 by dsr611