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Re: oil pressure problem- 2001 buick type V-6 3.8
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/30/2008

As Mike suggests, the "buzzing" noise could be pump cavitaton. Most likely cause is a restricted pick-up.

Let it sit for several hours. Start it up without raising the idle speed at all. Let it run for a while & see if it maintains more pressure. If so, run ... Login to read more.