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    I've got a red 253 in my Kingswood, after being on a freeway for a while, when I stop and sit there at idle, I get low oil pressure, it only lasts until I've driven around town for a little while, it seems to be pumping too much, standard pump, any suggestions?

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    It's only been since I replaced rear mains 2 weeks ago, it's not making noises so it's more annoying than detrimental, and the switch is only 6 months old

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    Valvoline xld plus, 20w-50, same as before, it's a relatively tight motor.

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    i would put a guage on it and see what pressuer you are getting when the oil is cold ans when the car is hot and see if the pressuer drops off

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    It could be a sticky relief valve in the oil pump.

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