Oil psi question
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Oil psi question
Today I was driving and took off fast in first and shifted at the rev, same for second and third, and I noticed once I started to slow down from 105 mph that my oil psi was past 80psi, is that normal? I got a stock 2000 Frc.
Steve
Steve
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Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by InSaNeKaMeL
Today I was driving and took off fast in first and shifted at the rev, same for second and third, and I noticed once I started to slow down from 105 mph that my oil psi was past 80psi, is that normal? I got a stock 2000 Frc.
Steve
Steve
For a check look for oil pressure to be at about 35 to 40 psi with the oil at 210 deg f and the car at 1500 RPM 6th gear cruise.
Racer
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From: Stockton CA
Check it with just the key on.
If you switch on the key, before cranking the engine, a bad sending unit will usually cause the oil pressure needle to immediately go to 40 and then climb, sometimes all the way to 80, and sit there.
There have been several threads on this, and Patches gave a tech drawing (showing sensor location) and AC Delco part number on a thread about a month ago.
Timing is everything. Mine went out, the same day it was posted.
Sempi
There have been several threads on this, and Patches gave a tech drawing (showing sensor location) and AC Delco part number on a thread about a month ago.
Timing is everything. Mine went out, the same day it was posted.
Sempi
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
I don't think 5 minutes is enough time to get the oil to 180+. Mine takes at least 10 minutes in TX during the summer from a cold start.
My guess is that the oil was cold and therefore showed 80psi. It is most likely nothing to worry about. A bad gage usually will read full pressure all of the time.
My guess is that the oil was cold and therefore showed 80psi. It is most likely nothing to worry about. A bad gage usually will read full pressure all of the time.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
Originally Posted by InSaNeKaMeL
My oil temp was between 180-210 I think, It was hot today and I was already driving for 5 min. Thanks
Steve
Steve
If it stayed at 80, then I'd look at the sensor.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
