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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Is is possible to tell if you are low on oil by the oil pressure/temperature reading?
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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I'd probably say if you use the oil pressure method to determine if your low on oil your peforming a rebuild shortly after, checking the dipstick just might be a little easier.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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Usually only if youre REALLY low, from pressure.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Usually only if youre REALLY low, from pressure.

If it's low enough to show up on the gauge, the pump will b e intermittently sucking air and oil because the pickup is being uncovered. when it sucks air, the pressure will drop and your bearings (among other things) are being starved.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Default Re: Oil question (Black87c4)

I'd probably say if you use the oil pressure method to determine if your low on oil your peforming a rebuild shortly after, checking the dipstick just might be a little easier.

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