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2011/09/05 21:38:36 (permalink)
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Expected oil pressure

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.
 
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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/05 23:20:32 (permalink)
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    i think mine runs between 30-45psi
    the needle is straight up on my RS dash, which is either 3 or 4 BAR.

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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/06 00:56:18 (permalink)
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    Thanks mate,
     
    Is that at idle or when driving ?
     
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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/06 16:12:08 (permalink)
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    oh sorry, about 45psi driving, and its drops off a bit on idle.

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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/07 08:24:39 (permalink)
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    Oil pressure at 2000rpm
     

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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/07 09:22:35 (permalink)
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    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.
     

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    Re:Expected oil pressure 2011/09/07 16:11:12 (permalink)
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    Sounds dangerous to me - make sure you drive it easy this weekend  
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