whats the oil pressure supposed to be?

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crazynor
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Sun May 15, 2005 12:06 am

hello :D

whats the oil pressure supposed to be on a 325 engine? idle and non idle

thnx
Kenny
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Sun May 15, 2005 1:31 am

Haven't got a clue, not what you wanted to hear huh?
I'd be interested to know as I'm getting a pressure gague next week and oil temp. Gonna go in the centre console.
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Sun May 15, 2005 3:34 am

well i'll say for me ...

0.5b @ iddle
2b @ 1500+ to 2500
3b @ 3000
3.5@ 4000
3.9@ 6000 and i dont get more than 4b :?
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Sun May 15, 2005 12:05 pm

3.9@ 6000 and i dont get more than 4b
The pressure relief valve kicks in so as not to give too much oil pressure.

I haven't got a guage on mine so I can't comment
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Sun May 15, 2005 12:05 pm

i have installed a oil pressure gauge...thats why i was wondering too :)
i have psi gauge from autometer,a little more exact that one.but 1bar is aprox 15psi for those who wonders...(maybe not)...hihi :mad:
Kenny
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