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: Correct Oil Pressure??


AndyB
08-03-2006, 12:14 PM
I just purchased an 04 and am concerned about the oil pressure at idle. It is hot here (100+) and at idle, the gage reads about half way between 0 and 60 (about 30 - 35). As soon as you give some throttle, the pressure jumps up to 60. Is this pressure at idle normal?

BryanVilaubi
08-03-2006, 12:20 PM
i have an 03 and thats what its always done. the faster the engine is spinning, the higher the oil pressure is. it normaly wont go above 50-55 when its under a normal load. Its nothing to worry about.

benpiller
08-03-2006, 12:24 PM
Sounds great & that exactly what mine does. Keep the oil clean, it should last you forever! Ben

AndyB
08-03-2006, 12:29 PM
Thanks for the info!! That puts my mind at ease.