Oil Pressure
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: macon, ga
Oil Pressure
what would cause the oil pressure gauge to bounce while at idle? but hold steady while driving. the bounce is not on a regular schedule and there is no pattern, it will bounce two or three times then wait a few second then bounce once then then it may not bounce for 30 or 45 seconds. i know its something simple and most likely expensive. thanks for the advice
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Christmas FL
Re: Oil Pressure (ykp53)
Are you talking about a bounce down to zero and back again? Mine will flutter around a little bit at idle (40#s, +/- 3#s). C3s did have electric gauges. Maybe that has something to do with it.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Westampton NJ
Re: Oil Pressure (ykp53)
If it's a mechanical gauge, like mine is, you're probably a quart low and the pump is cavitating. It could also be a small leak in the line. Advance carries new compression line/fittings to replace your old ones...I just did mine, no more oil leak into the car...
If it's electrical, I'd check the oil level first, then the sender, then check for electrical problems.
If it's electrical, I'd check the oil level first, then the sender, then check for electrical problems.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Glen Aubrey NY
Re: Oil Pressure (ykp53)
My `77 does the same thing. Be driving along carrying around 40 pounds look down and the guage is bouncing up and down. Oil level is fine and it doesn`t go below 40 so I`m not gonna worry about. Especially since I now see others have the same thing happening.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: macon, ga
Re: Oil Pressure (Scott78)
i run 40 psi at idle and 60 while crusing. i checked the oil level and it is good. i know it is nothing major but i want to know whats wrong. its the little things that always bother me..
