Ray S

You definately have low pressure and it has nothing to do with the oil. My car idles with significantly higher pressure on 0W40 (2+)

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kevin... i know... there's something wrong... but if there's actually low pressure... wouldn't i be experience something else... or at least hear some knocking or really bad burning smell? i don't think the car would run if i didn't have any oil prssure wold it? just trying to figure it out and have it make sense to me.... i called up the dealer and they told me take it in probably it's the whole oil pressure and leveling unit... it would cost me around 1K to fix.....WHAT....? so i think it's better if i can narrow it down as much as possible, try a simple fix, and it it doesn't work, i'll take the expensive route......

Porsche_Smile

hey ray..... what kind of performace or problems would i run into with low pressure?

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i do so much reading on this forum and it's crazy..... although i can't stop... i'm a fanatic.... but all the info points to the sending unit......

newport996

Low pressure will not have IMMEDIATE damage, but it could be not lubricating the engine properly...this can lead to premature wear of internal engine parts....It may not run differently at all at first, but by the time you notice the performance difference, it may be too late...it could easily be just the sending unit, or even tha gauge itself....but I would get it checked out....I would ask for suggestions on a good OC independant....you said you did the 60k service...did you do it or have it done? I am not gonna be mr doom and gloom, but be careful with these cars...they are simple in some ways and VERY complex in others....some things cannot be diagnosed without PST readers or someone with knowledge of the 996 engine and its tendancies...I have worked on lots of cars, rebuilt engines in my teens and I would not do alot of work on this engine....I have done brakes, audio, NAV, all kinds of things, but most engine stuff, I leave to the experts....

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you might be right...... just called up GMG and their next appointment is not until the 27th of this month.... so does anyone know of a good place that's trust worthy to go to in the socal area... that won't rip me a new one?

newport996

I have heard good things about Hergersheimer.....never been there...I am going to use them for my next service....

http://www.hergesheimer.com/

Kevin H. in Atl..

I'm certainly not educated on the oiling requirements, but I do know that the engine has mechanical elements that require hydraulic pressure (such as lifters and cam chain tensioners).

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Newport... thanks... just made an appointment to bring it in... Surprise... relatively cheaper then everyone else....... GMG, Vision Motor sport, and another place i go to to take care of the p-car is around $300.... Hergersheimer is only $180........ nice.......i'll let you know what kind of a job they do......