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.
-- 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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