Oil PSI
06-04-2007, 06:10 PM
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Oil PSI
What should it be? My pressure seems to be low all the time.
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RE: Oil PSI
Depends on how hot your engine is, about 40 while you're rolling, and a few at idle.
06-04-2007, 06:17 PM
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RE: Oil PSI
Around 6 to 8 psi at idle.
06-04-2007, 06:27 PM
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RE: Oil PSI
I can't say when it is that I look at it but it seems to always be low. The dealer told me it should sit at about 32, but its never that high.
06-04-2007, 06:36 PM
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RE: Oil PSI
I know this is an obvious question, but have you checked your oil level? What type oil are you using? Don't want to change this into an "oil" thread.
06-04-2007, 06:38 PM
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RE: Oil PSI
just hit 1000mi taking it in for service this weekend.
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RE: Oil PSI
Another oil question? lol
06-04-2007, 06:55 PM
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RE: Oil PSI
Ask lots of questions when you take it in. Let us know how it works out.
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What should it be? My pressure seems to be low all the time.
Should be no lower than 32 when warm and at running speeds, much lower at idle depending on temperature.
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RE: Oil PSI
My pressure gauge on my 07' Ultra reads about 32psi when hot and running and between 10 and 14 at idle.