Is my oil pressure too low

[Swervin_Mervin]

Having read that thread the other day I thought Id check mine out. At cold idle it seems to be the same as everyone was saying, about 4bar.

At running temp (100-110) however it sits at 0! At about 2500rpm though its up to 2-2.5bar.

Is it alright? If not what should I check out?

 

[BigBoreBri]

Could be down to the grade of oil your using?

Oil temp seems highish too, im normally about 100-110 when fully hammering it!!

Its not uncommon tho as ive heard of quite a few people reading down to zero bar, these gauges are really only an indication on whats going on, not the most accurate of things!

 

[cliosportcraig]

Mine doesnt go to 0 !!

 

[BenR]

Its fine, dont worry.

Most valvers do that with extreemly hot oil, although some owners might not admit to it as its seen as being a poor valver.

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

If it isnt the oil grade what else could cause the low pressure? There doesnt appear to be any oil in the engine bay anywhere.

BTW can anyone recommend any oil, as I might do a change soon?

Also might invest in a low temp fan switch and thermostat from BB when Ive got some beans, as wel as getting the coolant system flushed.

 

[BigBoreBri]

Dunno mate, could just be wear n tear! However if your oil light is not flashing up at ya i wouldnt be too worried... me and the handbook tend to agree in recommending this stuff:

ELF Championship ST 10w/40

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Cheers dude.

 

[BenR]

Coolant system flush gives the best results.

ITs viscosity and temp that make the diff, along with the thermo properties of each oil. I run 15w50s which give 6bar at cold and idle, but 0 at idle when hot.

I have 15w50s which get up to over 120 on track and at max rpm barely reach 3bar.