Is 5bar normal while driving??

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Nov 18, 2004 | 06:02 AM

S6Q

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Is 5bar normal while driving??

i was just wondering what the normal operating ranges were.

Nov 18, 2004 | 08:26 AM

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Re: Is 5bar normal while driving??

I would say so. Thats about what i run at when driving.

Nov 18, 2004 | 08:29 AM

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that's where mine runs.

Nov 18, 2004 | 08:57 AM

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Re: Is 5bar normal while driving??

cool i thought i was right, had a service man tell that it was a problem

Nov 18, 2004 | 10:02 AM

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From: Lake Tapps, WA

If your oil pressure sensor is located in the upper oil pan, the OEM spec range is...

* At idle: 1.0 - 2.5 bar (14.5 - 36 psi)
* At 3000 RPM: 3.0 - 5.0 bar (44 - 73 psi)

If your oil pressure sensor is located on cylinder head, the OEM spec range is:

* At idle: 1.0 - 2.5 bar (14.5 - 36 psi)
* At 3000 RPM: 2.7 - 2.9 bar (39 - 42 psi)

Note:
* With the pressure relief valve in each cylinder head, a lower oil pressure is registered in the cylinder head than is actually controlled by the oil pressure control valve.
* Oil pressure sensor/switch: 0 - 3/0.3 bar
* Oil pressure indication: 0 - 5 bar

These specs are from the Bentley Manual. Your mechanic may have been confused by the two separate layouts.