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I just bought a used van off of eBay and it was delivered yesterday. It's a 92 Chevy Lumina APV. (If you are interested in seeing it, it's still on eBay under completed. Search for Chevy Lumina APV. Bought by cc-rider)
Of course, nothing is ever as listed, but I'm concerned because the oil pressure gauge, as soon as the car is turned on, hits the peg and stays there. The gauge is marked 0 (and red) and goes to 60. The needle goes PAST the 60, hits the peg, and stays there until the engine stops. I also noticed that the sticker on the window says the oil was due to be changed at 86K. It is now 91K. (So much for "up to date maintenance", huh?).
If I could afford a mechanic, I wouldn't be buying eBay cars.
Any clues before I break down and take it to a mechanic? Could that possibly be normal? I had assumed it would stay somewhere mid-range.
Thanks for all your help!
Chris (in 51 degree Ohio.... what's up with that!!!!?)
Of course, nothing is ever as listed, but I'm concerned because the oil pressure gauge, as soon as the car is turned on, hits the peg and stays there. The gauge is marked 0 (and red) and goes to 60. The needle goes PAST the 60, hits the peg, and stays there until the engine stops. I also noticed that the sticker on the window says the oil was due to be changed at 86K. It is now 91K. (So much for "up to date maintenance", huh?).
If I could afford a mechanic, I wouldn't be buying eBay cars.
Any clues before I break down and take it to a mechanic? Could that possibly be normal? I had assumed it would stay somewhere mid-range.
Thanks for all your help!
Chris (in 51 degree Ohio.... what's up with that!!!!?)