Re: LRO: Oil pressure question.

From: Jeff Berg (jeff@purpleshark.com)
Date: Thu Jun 14 2001 - 17:56:41 EDT

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>Since I installed a spin-on oil filter adaptor, I've been getting
>only 25 psi of pressure at idle (according to my gauge) and the
>warning light comes on. Running pressure is about 40. Oil weight is
>10W40 as it was before the installation. Should I be concerned?

Sounds to be about the same that I get--maybe even a little higher..
Rule of thumb is 10 psi per 1000 RPM (or some such.) You should be
fine.

Spin on adaptor, 10-w-30 here.

jeff

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