Immediate Shut down Advised

JunkOwner
Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:40:52 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

My grandson is driving a 2008 Impala with a 3.5 flex fuel engine that has been “in the family” for a number of year. It has 143K and probably 90K of those miles have been since I owned it and then passed it on to him. He got a “you’re out of luck” message that the oil pressure was low and advised shut down immreiately. So, he, pulled over, checked the oil (last changed 2,600 miles ago and regularly changed the whole time we have had it). Oil level was OK. After waiting a few minutes, he decided to start it up again. No light, no knocking, ran fine the rest of the way home. Oil sending unit / wiring, oil pump, worn bearings - we recognize the problem is potentially critical but then, no light and no further warnings. I don’t know how to check the sending unit - or where it is for that matter. We need to figure out if this is a fluke or the real deal. Suggestions appreciated please

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