Oil pressure and temp

[M.C..]

I have just fitted my new Spa gauge and I have to set the alarm for the low and high oil temp and pressure.
What are the correct operating temp and pressures and what would you set the lo and high to?

 

[JamesBryan]

Without an oil cooler about 100-130max for the temp.

Not sure about the pressure.

 

[M.C..]

I want to fit a cooler just need to find somewhere to fit it and a way of routing the pipes.

 

[NorthloopCup]

You need to get the engine up to operating temperature and take the oil pressure reading from the engine at idling speed.
You'll find its anywhere between 20psi and 14psi. Set the alarm to 15-10psi. I think the original oil pressure warning switch sets the light on at 12psi, but I can't be 100%.

 

[M.C..]

Cheers mate

 

[Simmie]

If the cable for the oil pressure switch is disconnected would the light just stay off?

 

[Laine_16v]

If the cable for the oil pressure switch is disconnected would the light just stay off?

Yes im using a SPA pressure gauge and have binned off the original pressure switch, no lights on the dash.

 

[Simmie]

Cheers Mate