I have just fitted my oil pressure gauge, and just want to check the pressures with those of you that have also got a gauge fitted.
When the oil is warm, at idle I get about 33-35psi. At all other times, even low revs, I get 80-95psi. Does this sound right?
I ask because I have also purchased a sender that will activate a warning light when the pressure drops below 30psi, and going by the fact that it's normally over 80 when driving I was worried it may be a bit low.
I don't mind it coming on when idling, but I'm concerned it may be too low when on track.
Comments?

Stef.


[This message has been edited by Stef (edited 25 September 2000).]

 

Stef, i've got an oil pressure gauge fitted on my 95 wrx , and it reads just over 2 bar when hot at idle, and when cold and when driving it reads just over 6 bar, hope this help's sorry it's not in psi

nick.

 

1 bar is 14.5 psi roughly.

30 psi is OK stef as the bearings will be safe at that level.

If i were you, the first time on track with your new setup, have someone sit with you and just spend all lap watching the gauge (probably a good thing compaired to looking outside ). When i first bought my westfield i used to drive with one eye on the gauge and one on the road until i was happy surge wasnt happening at a new track to the car. I had surge at cadwell so backed off my corner speed on the one corner that was causing it at full pace. I have a baffled sump now so dont have that problem.

If they are seeing the oil presure dropping in hard G corners or braking then you may have a surge issue, sometimes even the high presure lights wont pick up momentary surge, but as a precaution it is much better than the alternatives.

 

Cheers chaps.
Mine looks fine then.

Stef.

 

Stef,

Where is the guage fitted?
I like the look of the Graham Goode three pod unit that fts on the dash over the junk holder.

jon

 

I've got the three gauge pod (oil pressure, oil temp and boost) from the Subaru NL site - the pod matches my MY00 dash perfectly (colour, texture, etc.).
I had it fitted by my (Dutch) supplying dealer, but he would be glad to sell you one direct - or Auto Tecnica in Huddersfield now have a couple in stock, which they ordered from Frits after they saw my installation.
I reckon they're the D's B's, especially for the cost!
Gav

 

gav,

how much and have you any pics of it?

How much is the dash pod butchered? Obviously hole in the bottom but does the new pod fit the same?

jon

 

I have the Subaru pod that replaces the top drawer of the central console. It is cut away from the vents, which are then replaced.
I am picking up my last gauge tomorrow, and will post a picci asap for you all.

Stef.

 

Sorry Jon - just got back to this thread - been too busy with my own problems (sh&*GŁed MAF sensor, it appears). Pop over to;