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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
It's only high when it's cold. I think @ BatStig means you're measuring oil pressure upstream of the oil filter but either upstream or down, it will be above 100 PSI when it's stone cold. Modern-day precision manufacturing. |
Thank you for clarifying my vague post! Measuring oil pressure from a sandwich plate at the filter, versus a more ideal location like the galley, will always read a bit high.
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Originally Posted by wootwoot
Took the car out for a spin. Got the water temp up to 200F. Oil was warm as well (of course). Saw 20psi at idel and 70psi at 3000rpm. Still seems high to me.... Is that about right? Or could I have an issue with my sender?
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What temperature was your oil? Coolant only takes about five minutes to get up to operating temperature, while oil can take ten to fifteen minutes. As temperatures rise, pressure will keep dropping.
I haven't driven my car since the end of October, so I can't give you my exact pressure numbers, but this all sounds perfectly normal to me.