Oil Pressure Correct
21 March 2003, 07:43 PM
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After my serivice I have noticed the oil pressure idling at 2.2 - 2.3 on my Defi gauge. Is this correct.
I have changed oil and with my old oil I used to idle at 2.9/3 on the Defi gauge.
Does this seem correct.
I have changed oil and with my old oil I used to idle at 2.9/3 on the Defi gauge.
Does this seem correct.
21 March 2003, 10:11 PM
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Your oil pressure will be effected by the viscosity of oil used. Currently with Motul 300V 15W-50 I rarely have less than 3 bar when hot although in the Summer when the oil has become very hot (110 degrees c) after some hard driving and on a slow tick over it can drop to 2.6 bar. If your dealer has added very thin oil eg. 5W-40 or even thinner this will explain the reduced oil pressure, so for a start I suggest you get the dealer to confirm what oil has been used.
21 March 2003, 10:39 PM
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shell helix caused mine to idle at 2.0Bar or just over (old oil, coming up to service time)
Helix is usually what the Dealers recommend !
I stuck in Mobil 1 Motorsport and she now idles at no less than 2.5Bar.
Andy
Helix is usually what the Dealers recommend !
I stuck in Mobil 1 Motorsport and she now idles at no less than 2.5Bar.
Andy
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