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Old 02-22-2010, 05:49 PM   #1
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oil pressure fluctuates

at idle the gauge runs low abt 45 as opposed to the normal 60. but while under power it runs at normal pressure. i just changed my oil to abt 200 miles ago, the oil level is fine to. is this the normal and i just havent noticed it til now or is there a problem?
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Old 02-22-2010, 06:05 PM   #2
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around 40 at idle is pretty normal
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Old 02-22-2010, 06:10 PM   #3
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your oil pressure will rise as the motor turns faster and the pump pushes more oil through...
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Old 02-22-2010, 07:20 PM   #4
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Seems like a more than acceptable range for a healthy engine..
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Old 02-23-2010, 07:47 PM   #5
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While it is normal, what weight oil are you putting in by chance?
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