Re: Re: DML Digest V3 #751

From: Mike Crumley (mcrumley@airmail.net)
Date: Thu Apr 30 1998 - 14:22:51 EDT


At 04:12 PM 4/29/98 , you wrote:

>I've got a 97 V8 auto and bought with 8,000 currently with 9,800 and I've
>noticed the OP runs low (about 1/4) when at idle and about 3/4 at hwy
>speeds.... I'm not sure which is right... any ideas? Thanks Gary
>

They are both right. The oil pump turns relative to engine speed. At idle
it turns slower, pumps less and delivers less pressure. At speed it turns
faster giving more pressure and circulating the oil faster. What you are
observing is normal.

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Mike Crumley  mcrumley@airmail.net
97 Dakota  Regular Cab  Short Bed
3.9L V6   3.55 Auto  Rhino Liner
Bug Shield  Mud Flaps  DDBC



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