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mxm64 · 12-23-2016, 09:01 PM

Just installed a MaxTow MT-WDV04 Oil Pressure Gauge in my 13 BRZ and was highly surprised at the low readings. Any one else seeing pressures this low with hot 0w20 oil on a stock block?

Idle @ 160F = 10-15 psi
Idle @ 200F = 1-2 psi

5k @ 160F = 40-50 psi
5k @ 200F = 25-30 psi

Tried the sensor in the oil gallery with an adapter and also in the stock idiot light sensor location without much difference.
Running Subaru 0w20 Full Synthetic with 60k miles on a rebuilt short block (replaced at 50k).
Running Perrin CAI, PLM Long Tube Header, Overpipe, Hi Flow Front Pipe all Wrapped, Q300 cat back and Stage 2 OFT EL Tune.

12-23-2016, 09:01 PM	#96
mxm64 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 40 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MaxTow (GlowShift) Oil Pressure Gauge Just installed a MaxTow MT-WDV04 Oil Pressure Gauge in my 13 BRZ and was highly surprised at the low readings. Any one else seeing pressures this low with hot 0w20 oil on a stock block? Idle @ 160F = 10-15 psi Idle @ 200F = 1-2 psi 5k @ 160F = 40-50 psi 5k @ 200F = 25-30 psi Tried the sensor in the oil gallery with an adapter and also in the stock idiot light sensor location without much difference. Running Subaru 0w20 Full Synthetic with 60k miles on a rebuilt short block (replaced at 50k). Running Perrin CAI, PLM Long Tube Header, Overpipe, Hi Flow Front Pipe all Wrapped, Q300 cat back and Stage 2 OFT EL Tune.