HELP: "Low Oil Pressure. Turn Off Engine" at RPM X4000-5000 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BoloYang · 02-02-2024, 08:43 AM

Guys,

Here is the deal : When driving above 90MPH (RPM X4000-5000) I get notice on the screen
"Low Oil Pressure. Turn Off Engine"

When it's less then RPM X4000-5000 the "notice" turn off and all is fine.

Your ideas? Thanks for help!

HDRDTD · 02-02-2024, 02:45 PM

Is your oil pressure dropping when increasing engine rpm?

Batmanntexas · 02-02-2024, 02:48 PM

Have you checked your oil level? Sounds to me like the oil pump is sucking the pan dry at those elevated RPMs before the oil can return to the sump, which would be a symptom of low oil levels.

BoloYang · 02-02-2024, 03:06 PM

Yes. around when 4-5K

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Is your oil pressure dropping when increasing engine rpm?

BoloYang · 02-02-2024, 03:08 PM

Yes, oil is fine full, using MOTUL 8100 X-Clean EFE 5W30

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Originally Posted by Batmanntexas

Have you checked your oil level? Sounds to me like the oil pump is sucking the pan dry at those elevated RPMs before the oil can return to the sump, which would be a symptom of low oil levels.

morepowerjoe · 02-02-2024, 03:28 PM

There could be an issue with the oil pump. Maybe there is a tooth broke in the gear. Or maybe your pick up tube is blocked.

Miami_SS · 02-02-2024, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BoloYang

Guys,

Here is the deal : When driving above 90MPH (RPM X4000-5000) I get notice on the screen
"Low Oil Pressure. Turn Off Engine"

When it's less then RPM X4000-5000 the "notice" turn off and all is fine.

Your ideas? Thanks for help!

You have the infamous "oil pump" issue found in many 2010-12 Camros. I got this exact warning message before my 2011 LS3 engine grenaded in 2015 and was replaced by Chevy/GM with a 2015 LS3 engine under the powertrain warranty. It hasn't been an issue since because the 2015 LS3 engines have upgraded oil pumps.

I wouldn't push that car too hard because the engine is giving you signs that it's about to go bye-bye. Have a mechanic check your engine ASAP! Also, search this forum for previous owners who had the infamous "oil pump" issue with 2010 - 12 Camaros. Good luck!

BoloYang · 02-02-2024, 07:03 PM

Thanks for tip! I got 136K on mileage with 3.6-liter V6 engine -- the infamous "oil pump" issues happend to people with 10-20K mileage 2010 camaros. Already looked into it.

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Originally Posted by Miami_SS

You have the infamous "oil pump" issue found in many 2010-12 Camros. I got this exact warning message before my 2011 LS3 engine grenaded in 2015 and was replaced by Chevy/GM with a 2015 LS3 engine under the powertrain warranty. It hasn't been an issue since because the 2015 LS3 engines have upgraded oil pumps.

I wouldn't push that car too hard because the engine is giving you signs that it's about to go bye-bye. Have a mechanic check your engine ASAP! Also, search this forum for previous owners who had the infamous "oil pump" issue with 2010 - 12 Camaros. Good luck!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-02-2024, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami_SS

You have the infamous "oil pump" issue found in many 2010-12 Camros. I got this exact warning message before my 2011 LS3 engine grenaded in 2015 and was replaced by Chevy/GM with a 2015 LS3 engine under the powertrain warranty. It hasn't been an issue since because the 2015 LS3 engines have upgraded oil pumps.

I wouldn't push that car too hard because the engine is giving you signs that it's about to go bye-bye. Have a mechanic check your engine ASAP! Also, search this forum for previous owners who had the infamous "oil pump" issue with 2010 - 12 Camaros. Good luck!

He has a V6, I don’t think the LS3 pump issue applies.

gtstorey · 02-02-2024, 08:15 PM

First should be to put a mechanical gauge on it to check pressures.

Miami_SS · 02-02-2024, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

He has a V6, I don’t think the LS3 pump issue applies.

Ok, fair enough but he needs to be concerned.

Miami_SS · 02-02-2024, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BoloYang

Thanks for tip! I got 136K on mileage with 3.6-liter V6 engine -- the infamous "oil pump" issues happend to people with 10-20K mileage 2010 camaros. Already looked into it.

Ok, mine grenaded at 52k miles on my LS3 which exceeded the bumper 2 bumper warranty and the dealer (in Los Angeles, CA where I lived at the time) tried to deny me, and after getting GM involved, the PowerTrain warranty was invoked. I believe that you have an internal engine issue and it will cost you $$$ out of pocket if you don't have an aftermarket warranty that will cover it. Again, good luck!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-02-2024, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami_SS

Ok, fair enough but he needs to be concerned.

I definitely agree, as said above I would manually check the pressures and then evaluate from there. Could be as simple as a bad sending unit or as catastrophic as impending engine failure. Either way definitely not something you want to let slide.

BoloYang · 02-03-2024, 01:19 PM

Guys,

Thanks again for replys - on monday i have manually checking the pressures - will keep update.

02-02-2024, 08:43 AM	#1
BoloYang Drives: Camaro LT 2012 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: POLAND Posts: 9	HELP: "Low Oil Pressure. Turn Off Engine" at RPM X4000-5000 Guys, Here is the deal : When driving above 90MPH (RPM X4000-5000) I get notice on the screen "Low Oil Pressure. Turn Off Engine" When it's less then RPM X4000-5000 the "notice" turn off and all is fine. Your ideas? Thanks for help! Last edited by BoloYang; 02-02-2024 at 11:17 AM.

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02-02-2024, 02:45 PM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Is your oil pressure dropping when increasing engine rpm?

02-02-2024, 08:15 PM	#10
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	First should be to put a mechanical gauge on it to check pressures.

02-03-2024, 01:19 PM	#14
BoloYang Drives: Camaro LT 2012 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: POLAND Posts: 9	Guys, Thanks again for replys - on monday i have manually checking the pressures - will keep update.