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1974ChevyC10 · 08-09-2003, 07:55 PM

Just a few curiousity questions?

when its really hot out like 105-110 degrees out my oil pressure will sometimes vary.could that just be the extreme heat thinning out the oil which would account for the slight pressure variation or is it a sign of maybe a weak or bad oil pump.

also when its really hot out my truck will sometimes lose power especially going up a hill and when it does it the temp will be reading like 210-220.what is it called when it does that and is there anything i can do to prevent it?

just a couple for now if i think of more ill ask

08-09-2003, 07:55 PM	#1
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Assorted Questions Just a few curiousity questions? when its really hot out like 105-110 degrees out my oil pressure will sometimes vary.could that just be the extreme heat thinning out the oil which would account for the slight pressure variation or is it a sign of maybe a weak or bad oil pump. also when its really hot out my truck will sometimes lose power especially going up a hill and when it does it the temp will be reading like 210-220.what is it called when it does that and is there anything i can do to prevent it? just a couple for now if i think of more ill ask __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP