Oil gauge question
#1
Oil gauge question
The oil gauge on the far right side of the dashboard...I swear I have seen the needle go up and down while driving in the past.
This morning, the needle was on 5 at all times. Do I need to be concerned?
Thanks.
This morning, the needle was on 5 at all times. Do I need to be concerned?
Thanks.
#3
That is the oil pressure gauge. When the oil is cold the pressure will remain high at all times until it gets hot. When the oil is at operating temp ( approx 200 - 210F, gauge on the left) the oil pressure will vary according to rpms. When the at idle it will be somewhere around 2. At 3000 rpm it will be back up at 5.
The oil level gauge is different. When starting your car, turn on the ignition without first without sarting and without depressing the clutch pedal. After a few seconds you can see the oil level. Those bars are measuring the top quart or so out of several ( ~7) quarts.
The oil level gauge is different. When starting your car, turn on the ignition without first without sarting and without depressing the clutch pedal. After a few seconds you can see the oil level. Those bars are measuring the top quart or so out of several ( ~7) quarts.
#4
That is the oil pressure gauge. When the oil is cold the pressure will remain high at all times until it gets hot. When the oil is at operating temp ( approx 200 - 210F, gauge on the left) the oil pressure will vary according to rpms. When the at idle it will be somewhere around 2. At 3000 rpm it will be back up at 5.
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#6
Rennlist Member
if by "the needle was on 5 at all times", you mean no matter if youre on the gas or not, at idle or at speed, then yes you have a problem and should get it checked out.
#7
I hope it's covered by CPO. Thanks.
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#8
Rennlist Member
Could be a bad ground or connection at the sending unit. I've the problem in the past and it was a poor connection on the sending unit.
#9
The dealership I purchased the car from told me to bring it in if it has not corrected by itself within a day or two. SA also stated it's normal to see that scenario if the oil is not warm enough but still does not explain the occurrence since I drove the car for approx 50 miles.
Where as, another dealership close to my work said "It's normal".
Where as, another dealership close to my work said "It's normal".
#10
Drifting
It's not normal. Ask the p-dealer if you can test drive one of the cars within your model type(997.1 or 997.2) from their lot for a comparison. Hopefully they'll stop giving you blow off answers... after all why would Porsche build in an oil pressure gauge if it stays constantly at 5 bars. A simple light would have sufficed.
#11
Rennlist Member
crazy germans.
#12
Drifting
LOL. An SOL or WTF light would have been more effective for the water temp. I suppose it's like the Chronometer on my watch. Rarely used but fascinating just the same.