Oil pressure vs Oil temp...
08-02-2008, 11:47 PM
#16
I had M1 5W50 and experienced the EXACT same thing. The oil pressure fluctuating near or just above 1.0 seems too low, and was substantiated by those with far more knowledge about these things than me. Hence, when it was time I switched to RedLine 15W50. OP stays at 2.0 when oil is HOT.
08-03-2008, 12:21 AM
#17
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You can replace the resistor for peace of mind. But were it me, I'd simply replace the resistor If/when I were already in there ...too much trouble otherwise (for me, anyway). The better solution (IMHO) is to simply add a discrete high-speed fan switch. It's easy, and I deploy mine before the temp needle even gets to 9:00 ...9 and above is just too hot for my comfort.
No cons to leaving the bad resistor in except that you "may" forget to check your gauges and therefore must rely on manually kicking the fan in to cool the oil. So it's up to you. But anyone driving any 911 should make it a habit of check gauges regularly ...especially an oil-cooled car.
Edward
No cons to leaving the bad resistor in except that you "may" forget to check your gauges and therefore must rely on manually kicking the fan in to cool the oil. So it's up to you. But anyone driving any 911 should make it a habit of check gauges regularly ...especially an oil-cooled car.
Edward
08-03-2008, 01:26 AM
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