Lvangundy

I rarely ever hear about an oil pump failing. When they do I would assume it's catostrohic?

Anyone ever have one break?

I've never seen or worked on one for that matter so I don't know why they last longer compared to other pumps, i.e. water, steering..

bob2200

They have better lubrication.

DaveGS4

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My mom had one go bad in her (former) 1984 Camry, probably happened 86 or 87. It wasn't catastrophic right away... car drove for months without it. Only indication would be a quick flash of the CEL at a hard stop or going down a steep hill.

She ended up getting a new engine after a while though

mmarshall

Exactly. That is one of the main reasons. ( though not the only one ). The oil also heats up faster on a cold start than other engine fluids going through their respective pumps.