How to Check if an Oil Pump Is Bad

How to Check if an Oil Pump Is Bad. Part of the series: Auto Repair & Maintenance. If an oil pump has gone bad, use a manual oil-pressure gauge to find out what the real oil pressure is when the engine is running. Discover what parts must be removed to inspect an oil pump itself with help from an ASE-certified master automobile technician in this free video on oil pumps.

[@rueben44]

Great job. Very clear and concise. People need to relax and stop making an issue because someone is collecting their thoughts.

[@610demonkey]

1:35 CUT! TAKE 2 AND ACTION!

[@youcrosseyedh1774]

Haha you did exactly what my car is doing at 1.35

[@nilotheking]

good info! Thanks for the video.

[@vaunvandermerwe5303]

Hi how are you. i have a jetta mk4 2002 model 1.6 petrol SR. is there a problem if i can ask you questions?

[@klord-is9ft]

1:33 low blood pressure 🤣

[@youngroyalty86]

🤭😂

[@vernonbookard1681]

😂😂😂

[@K162KingPin]

So how often is low oil pressure the pump compared to other causes. I have found multiple causes but no data on how often they are the problem
1) Oil pump
2) Oil Cap failure of some kind
3) Pickup screen for oil pump partially clogged (requires removing oil pan to investigate which cost you a gasket as well as the oil if not reused.)
4) Idle speed too low. This could be caused by many factors from spark plugs needing cleaning or replacement, to filters, to many other things. Easy test would be to slightly increase idle speed and see if that solves it.
5) Low Oil
6) Incorrect oil. If the oil used is thinner than the type needed for the vehicle it can not pump properly. Often caused by high school drop outs working at oil change shops.
7) Faulty Oil Pressure Sensor
8) Faulty Wiring to Sensor
I'm sure there are more causes and most of these are far less expensive or difficult to fix than a bad oil pump.
Reason I ask my friend has f150, had low oil pressure warning when idling. He takes it to dealership they supposedly put a pressure gauge on it, determined the pressure was low, then replaced the sensor, charged him $300 and sent him on his way. I'm like? WTF? if they checked and the pressure was low then that proves the sensor is working right.
Needless to say the next day the warning light comes on again. He takes it back, they say. Its the oil pump and estimate repairs at $3,500. The most expensive estimates I can find elsewhere run at most $1400 to change the oil pump. Furthermore they have no investigated any of the other potential causes for low oil pressure. They just jump to the conclusion that it must be the pump. I find this incredibly suspicious.

[@3kkk514]

Mine is number 3 that pipe strainer inside the oil pan is clogged. I cleaned it snd back to normal.

[@billybm0]

I realize this is an old comment but I just had the same issue with a 2012 f150. The electric connector that plugs to the sensor gets oil in it and needs cleaned with an automotive electrical cleaner. Once that’s done the low oil pressure at idle warning doesn’t get triggered by a fault in the connection.

[@ilyastahir4285]

Very meaningful knowledge

[@maryf.7041]

Thank you

[@shark70007000]

Well, I'm looking for the clearance. So, what's the clearance? Guess I have to find it elsewhere.

[@wulfclaw4921]

Good instructional. Nevermind the trolls- they are starving for karmas next visit.

[@Babypatty738]

I thought my computer froze when he paused lol

[@user-ye4kh9sp6g]

Usually if you keep driving you will know if it is the oil pump once the engine locks up

[@DennisSection]

He froze like he had a medical condition happening at that exact moment, poor guy. I hope you're feeling better

[@DR-mp4gv]

Have some Compassion, maybe his own internal oil pump needs to get the clearances checked 🙂

[@DexterDerpia]

That mid pause there
Oof

[@hitune]

Fr 😳

[@woodrage1]

Yeah they should have re shot it or at least edited it out.

[@marv3337]

Oil pressure was low

[@coltengibbs5404]

That’s what literally every RUclipsr does, they normally edit it out tho😂

[@joshwebber98]

Was like a Biden press conferance

[@allanjohn9566]

Thx mann

[@chrisford505]

If your motor isnt Knocking oil pump is working simple

[@razipenny4968]

I found that out the hard way paying 1600$ for an uneeded oil pump. I know my mechanic knew it wasn't the issue and swindled me.

[@dkmussen1993]

​@@razipenny4968 sorry to hear that

[@justycehaynes2960]

False

[@thecowboy9698]

My engine is making a ticking sound. Is that a sign of a bad oil pump?

[@bigbusiness7504]

​@@justycehaynes2960 Why do you say that? Please explain

[@coachcarter8238]

You probably should've edited this video or re-shot this video. You lost me at 1:35.

[@yogamon]

1:28

[@MrOkrick]

Joe biden?

[@tylerparker3024]

Captain obvious here.

[@whitmanfam5]

everybody starts learning somewhere

[@willg125]

Why are you even here?

[@tylerparker3024]

Im not