Q: My oil pressure gauge read high with lights on
My oil pressure gauge reads a little over 40 normally but when I turn my headlights on, the gauge reads over 90 and I don't know why..can you give me some advice on how to fix this problem?
My car has 280000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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