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Old 08-04-2010, 09:20 PM
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Hey guys so i washed my engine bay and when i started it up.. the guage was where it always has been.. however under throttle the guage shoots higher then normal. under wot it goes up to about 70psi. i changed my OPSS a couple years back when i was changing my intake. the car has 32000 miles.


my guage always stayed smack dab in the middle.. and under load it maybe went up too 45-50.

im puzzled!
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something got wet, no mystery.
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well obviously something got wet. but im asking if its something i should be worried about
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Use a gauge to check your oil pressure. The stock Gauge may be acting up. 70psi is high unless your in antarctica or something.




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