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Originally Posted by BDotG

Hi All,

So to set the scene here. Yesterday my innovate mtx oil pressure/temp gauge started throwing some weird readings anywhere from 0-16psi at idle whereas it normal sits at about 18-22psi. On the freeway as well at about 3k rpm it was diving to about 30 sometimes.

I should add as well that the temp and pressure probes are connected to a brand new beatrush sandwich plate under my filter, no leaks etc.

So one thing is, I purchased this gauge second hand and it had been used for about 2 years. The gauge has been in my possession for about 2 months now and has been totally fine.

My temperatures are all reading as stable when Ive been driving for awhile so nothing out of normal there. Car sounds totally fine, but I am still slightly concerned. (If it matters I am N/A tuned at 51,000KM)

Is there a way rather than forking out for either a new gauge or pressure sender to diagnose if the oil pressure is actually low? I mean i'd hate to just assume it is the pressure sender and then one day my engine suddenly seizes up.

Thoughts appreciated.

I would think its just the gauge/sender if its reading near 0 and they idiot light isn't coming on.