Oil pressure gauge
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Oil pressure gauge
I have noticed my oil pressure gauge reading at 4 bars this Summer. It has always read 4.5 bars at highway speeds. I don't know if the 100 degree heat might reduce pressure since the oil might be thinner at higher temps. Guessing!!! This is my first Summer with the car since I purchased it last Dec. Oil level hasn't changed. Anything to be concerned about.
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When you first start and the oil is at ambient temperature (thicker), your oil pressure for a given RPM will always be higher than it is when the oil is at operating temperature (thinner).
Have a look the next time you start it up and take it for a drive.
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Yes. I use 15w50 mobil 1 and the engine tray has been removed. I have not noticed it raising above 4 bars even at start up with the oil cold. I'm guessing it is a glitch with the gauge or the oil sender. I will get the oil pressure checked at my next oil change.
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