Oil too hot?!!..
04-26-2005, 01:07 AM
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Oil too hot?!!.. i drove a total of 75 miles today and my oil gage was readin 3/4 to hot?? its never read that hot before always been right under halfway...do i have a problem?
04-26-2005, 10:15 AM
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sorry its a 99 T/A and im not sure what that gage means...i dont have an owners manual to look at..but its damn near to the red mark on the gage and thats bothering me..
04-26-2005, 04:22 PM
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well fbodies don't have oil temp guages.
Engine temp(fake on 99+), oil pressure, volts, fuel.
If you are referring to engine temp? the guage far left, don't pay attention to it, its fake, however if its moved into the red 260* its an indication its over heating.
Engine temp(fake on 99+), oil pressure, volts, fuel.
If you are referring to engine temp? the guage far left, don't pay attention to it, its fake, however if its moved into the red 260* its an indication its over heating.
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04-26-2005, 08:11 PM
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its the oil pressure gage...its at 3/4 up...what does that usually imply? that my pressure is too great or no pressure at all?
so the engine temp gage is not accurate? what the hell is the point of it then?
so the engine temp gage is not accurate? what the hell is the point of it then?
04-26-2005, 08:24 PM
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if i recall the gauge is in 20 psi increments, and 40 is in the middle...so your gauge is at 60 psi all the time?
its not an engine temp gauge, its a water temp gauge. and it only shows normal operating temp, and when you overheat.. so it will stay in the middle of the gauge all the time, until you overheat, and then it goes to redline
its not an engine temp gauge, its a water temp gauge. and it only shows normal operating temp, and when you overheat.. so it will stay in the middle of the gauge all the time, until you overheat, and then it goes to redline
04-26-2005, 09:01 PM
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so the oil pressure gauge is at 60 psi? yeah it doesnt start off like that but when i drive it around all day it stays at 60 psi or a little higher like 68 psi or so...is that an issue or should i just drive until it hits red then be worried?
04-27-2005, 12:37 PM
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i just picked it up about 1 month ago and the oil levels are correct..i dont know what kind of oil the dealership used but im at1800 miles so i will be changing it soon...
what type of oil should i use? i live in california
what type of oil should i use? i live in california
04-30-2005, 02:59 PM
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Mobil 1 5-30 synthetic is great im in central california its easy to find and not too expensive. Also normally when i start my car and first drive around my oil pressure willl hit 60 every once in a while this is normal until the car is warmed up. I dont think you have a problem on your hands though.... if you are concerned id get it checked out by a decent shop.
05-01-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokingWS6
if your oil pressure guage is 3/4 of the way up absolutly nothing is wrong at all. 60psi is fine. Mine always around 60 when its cool out.
What he said.
05-01-2005, 07:51 PM
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I use Mobil 1 10-30 and my gauge is always between 50 and 60. doesn't seem to matter whether the engine is warm or cold. don't think high pressure is a problem, only low.
