oil pressure gauge question
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oil pressure gauge question
with just the ignition on not the engine on
im readin 13psi on the oil gauge.
is the ok or is my digital dash screwing up?
it get around 53 when idling i believe.
im readin 13psi on the oil gauge.
is the ok or is my digital dash screwing up?
it get around 53 when idling i believe.
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Re: oil pressure gauge question
Disconnect the wire from the sending unit, and short it to ground with an alligator clip lead. Should read zero.
If it does, the gauge is OK; and you need a new sending unit.
If it reads 13 psi, your gauge is farkled.
53 psi at idle, hot, is not right. You DEFINITELY have a gauge system issue of some sort.
I'd be expecting that it's the sending unit.
If it does, the gauge is OK; and you need a new sending unit.
If it reads 13 psi, your gauge is farkled.
53 psi at idle, hot, is not right. You DEFINITELY have a gauge system issue of some sort.
I'd be expecting that it's the sending unit.
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,698
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From: Connecticut
Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
Engine: V6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
Transmission: 5-Speed and Automatic
Axle/Gears: no idea
Re: oil pressure gauge question
ok what shoudl my readings be with just ignition on and at idle?
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