Do I Need a New Oil Pump?

Originally Posted by pacotaco345

When I start the car though the oil light stays on for about 30 seconds unless I rev it some. The only thing keeping me from replacing the oil pump is the cost, I figured I might as well replace it since I'm gonna have it off anyways but do I really need it?

Age 17.

Originally Posted by Kyle W.

First id replace the oil pressure sensor. If that doesn't work, replace the oil pump.

Age 19. Slightly better advice, but still not there yet. Rather than replace the sensor, buy a real oil pressure gauge.

Originally Posted by pacotaco345

I searched before I made this and people were saying it comes on under 8 psi. Once the car has run for a lil it's never to be seen again so I'm kinda thinkin that the sensor is good..

Dont search and listen to hear-say off a bullshit forum, buy/download an FSM. You need more experience before jumping head-first into motors and internals.

Originally Posted by locoluna825

I dont see how he would have perfect compression if his oil pump wasnt working adequatley.

Age 20, still way off. Compression has nothing to do with oil pressure.

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

30 seconds is not a few seconds...if your light takes more than 5 seconds to go away after startup, <cut> there is something seriously fucked in the engine.

Not 17-20 years old, much better advice from a veteran.

FYI, oil pumps are not expensive, a few hundred and you're done. Remember, an oil pump is VITAL. Lack of oil pressure for a few seconds can damage a motor. You ever run out of lube while vigorously working on yourself or your partner at 6,500 rpms? Try it and let us know what happens. :-P