Oil pressure guage pegged high much of the time - correct?

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Mar 27, 2013 | 09:05 PM

IdahoDoug

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Oil pressure guage pegged high much of the time - correct?

So, at idle the oil pressure gauge is between 3-4 bars, and at normal operating rpms it is almost pegged at 5 bars. Is this normal behavior for a 20V? I am chasing a small oil leak and thought I'd ask in case there is an oil pressure pump spring that weakens and lets the oil stay too high or similar known issue. Thanks!

Also, my oil temp seems to sit at the first mark above 60 deg C after the engine warms - normal?

DougM

Mar 28, 2013 | 07:20 AM

CRAZY_RUSSIAN

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its about the same on my 12v V6

Mar 28, 2013 | 10:31 AM

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Perfectly normal.

Mar 28, 2013 | 06:57 PM

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Thanks! I come from a world where gauges are designed so that the "normal range" of what is being displayed is near the center of the needle travel. So, a little curious. Thanks.

DougM

Apr 6, 2013 | 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IdahoDoug

Thanks! I come from a world where gauges are designed so that the "normal range" of what is being displayed is near the center of the needle travel. So, a little curious. Thanks.

DougM

Hey Doug,...i'm right with ya. My car is the exact same way and like you I would think "normal" would be about center.