>
>
> Has anyone figured out the markings on the oil pressure gauge?
> Mine goes from 0-110psi with 40psi in the middle? Whats up with
> that?
>
> My oil pressure always seemed to hoover just above the 40psi mark.
> (I'm guessing maybe 50psi or so) at idle AND at cruise. I've just
> completed my first oil change and now I get readings of maybe 20psi
> (first *white* line) at idle and around 50 at cruise. I used
> 10w-30 dinosaur oil (Valvoline) and a Hastings Filter. Again, this
> is on a V6. This would appear normal but I'm looking for a reason
> that it would change pre/post oil change. Was the factory oil
> straight 30 weight or something? I was told it was regular oil and
> not *shipping* oil.
>
> What are other V6 owners seeing for oil pressure at idle and
> cruise?
>
> TIA!
>
> Matt
> 97 Dakota
>
Matt:
I have a 97 V8. When the engine is hot, at an idle, oil pressure is near
the bottom white line on the guage.
(Mine is in metric so the numbers are almost meaningless). At speed the
pressure is nearer the middle of the gauge. If your oil pressure falls
outside of the 'normal' range, a check guages light will come on.
I suspect that cooler weather was the reason for 'higher' idle oil pressure
before your last oil change. When mine is cold (ie. morning startup), oil
pressure is near the middle of the guage (also idle rpm is up a bit).
10w-30 is called for in the owner's manual and that is what I am using (CC
oil and filter).
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
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