jtsporsche

this just started happening mabey a week ago. ive noticed when i turn the car on, the oil pressure guage reads about 3.0-3.5
but when i hit the gas, it goes higher, normal if im not mistaken.

but shouldnt it be pegged to the 5 when the oil is still cold? (thats the way its always been for me)
im running 20w-50 and i just topped off the oil a couple days ago

i dont think its the sender, but could it be? and what else could be wrong?

JimV8

It's probably a lazy sender. Just be gentle until you get some heat into the oil. Worry when you are at temp and driving and the oil pressure drops. Thats trouble.

J Berk

for comparison...my S2 is also running 20W-50. At cold-start, I show about 4.5 to 5 at idle.

After warm up, it's about 2 at idle and back up to about 4 to 4.5 while driving.

jtsporsche

yeah, exactley how mine has been since i bought over a year ago, and thats what id like to keep seeing

how much would a sender cost? and i havent checked clarks-garage yet, but im guessing it be an easy diy job?

DarylJ

Not sure about the cost, but it's a PITA because it's under the oil cooler. A crow foot wrench really help with getting in out/back in. Just make sure you get the wires on the same way, otherwise you're gauge will be pegged at 5.

xsboost90

sender isnt that bad- get a skinny adjustable wrench and a 7mm wrench. One bolts on and the other just clips onto a connection. Make sure you dont crank the bolts down or you'll break them off very easily. Oil will come out when you pull it off- but not much.

jtsporsche

i guess ill look into the price of a new one, mabey change it and hope that solves the problem.
thanks everyone