Expected oil pressure

2011/09/05 21:38:36

fahley

I have finally hooked up my 6 dial oil gauge. It was ready fairly low so i purchased an aftermarket gauge to double check.

I have about 30 PSI hot using GTX2 oil 20W-50

what would you expect from a pinto in used state.

Fahley

2011/09/05 23:20:32

JamesR

i think mine runs between 30-45psi
the needle is straight up on my RS dash, which is either 3 or 4 BAR.

2011/09/06 00:56:18

fahley

Thanks mate,

Is that at idle or when driving ?

Ian

2011/09/06 16:12:08

JamesR

oh sorry, about 45psi driving, and its drops off a bit on idle.

2011/09/07 08:24:39

smallvan

Oil pressure at 2000rpm

2011/09/07 09:22:35

fahley

Thanks guys. Mine is similar to your both.

Just makes me nervous now that i know what i have and its much. Fortunately the new engine will have a high pressure unit from burtons. Not sure what to expect here but surely will be higher than the 30PSI i have now when driving.

2011/09/07 16:11:12

PaulMk1

Sounds dangerous to me - make sure you drive it easy this weekend

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