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Jul 18, 2008 | 03:47 PM

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Higher oil pressure than usual

After changing my oil i noticed my car idles at 60psi instead of 40psi and is higher when acclerating than it used to be. After driving it for a little it will come down some. I checked the dipstick and its a little above the line but i wouldnt call it overfilled.

I have heard that fresh oil raises the pressure buti'm not sure if this is true?

Any ideas why the sudden change?

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Jul 18, 2008 | 04:40 PM

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what do you guys think it could be?

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Jul 18, 2008 | 05:00 PM

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Did you go from 5w30 to 10w40 or 20w50? What filter was on it, and which one is on it now?

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Jul 18, 2008 | 06:07 PM

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I would guess you are using a different volocity of oil or a different filter.

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Jul 18, 2008 | 06:47 PM

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5w-30 and ac delco filter before and after. So i guess that rules that out

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Originally Posted by flynlow3

I would guess you are using a different volocity of oil or a different filter.

Waiting for somebody to flame the above . . .

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Jul 18, 2008 | 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JFM-jr

Waiting for somebody to flame the above . . .

I'm going to hope it was a misspelling. Anyways, maybe you used a thicker oil?

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Jul 18, 2008 | 11:42 PM

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same brand and weight as before. I'm really not sure why this happened but it was right after i changed the oil so it has to be something to do with it i would think? anyone experience this before?

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