OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION
#1
OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION
Can NE1 tell me why my oil pressure will be at approximately 40 right after starting, but within 5 minutes will then dip below 10 (in the red!!!) every time I stop accelerating???
#3
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
Expert Gearhead
Before we go too crazy trying to diagnose this, when was the last oil change and is the oil at the correct level?
My 97 did a similar thing and it was merely an oil change cause previous owner was 2K over on a dino juice change when I got the car.
My 97 did a similar thing and it was merely an oil change cause previous owner was 2K over on a dino juice change when I got the car.
#4
Okay. I am a new Bonnie owner, and new to this site, so forgive me if I go astray. As far as trim level goes... errrrrrrrrrr. huh? It' a 95 supercharged SSEI (i updated signature to reflect that). As for Oil level and cleanliness, I'm all good there. (changed yesterday)
...Oh yeah, and the car is Green...-Just like me -----oh yeah...90K miles on rebuilt engine.
...Oh yeah, and the car is Green...-Just like me -----oh yeah...90K miles on rebuilt engine.
#5
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
Expert Gearhead
Sounds good...no problem on being new...we all are at some point.
Trim level is the SSEi
Congrats..I have one of those as well. Great year for a lot of stuff. Pain for other stuff...
My 95 SSEi (yup green) runs around 45-55 w/2krpm down the highway, about 20 at idle say a stoplight. Both these readings are after it'* warmed up.
What oil did you put in? 5W-30W would be thinner than 10W-30W. Might give you a little. But..I should add, you are running within spec and should be fine.
Trim level is the SSEi
Congrats..I have one of those as well. Great year for a lot of stuff. Pain for other stuff...
My 95 SSEi (yup green) runs around 45-55 w/2krpm down the highway, about 20 at idle say a stoplight. Both these readings are after it'* warmed up.
What oil did you put in? 5W-30W would be thinner than 10W-30W. Might give you a little. But..I should add, you are running within spec and should be fine.
#6
Cool. Thanks fro the info. I don't see how I could be within normal range when the stupid warning bell (ding-ding-ding-ding) keeps sounding when I dip below 10. I also don't care for the digital indicator that makes it look as if your engine is gonna go boom when this occurs. What now?
#7
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
Expert Gearhead
Sorry my bad...I thought you had said down to 10. I reread and see below 10.
Has it done this since you've owned it?...I'm assuming yes because you just got it. First thing you could try is to add a bottle of STP oil treatment. It'* super thick stuff and should bring the pressure up at least a little.
Has it done this since you've owned it?...I'm assuming yes because you just got it. First thing you could try is to add a bottle of STP oil treatment. It'* super thick stuff and should bring the pressure up at least a little.
#8
yeah...It'* new to me. I will try the STP thing, but I'd relly like to find a soluiton to the problem. If you have any further thoughts on this let me know. I really appreciate the help. I want my bonnie to be HOT.
#9
Junior Member
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Get the car to a mechanic and have a mechanical oil pressure gauge hooked up to verify what the pressure REALLY is. If there'* a noticable difference, change your oil pressure sensor.
Change your oil and filter, too.
Change your oil and filter, too.