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bdeisle · 12-01-2004, 03:47 PM

Just installed a autometer one i had sitting around. but i havent changed oil in 2000k miles roughly but.. i get between 10-25psi at warm idle... then full throttle.. i stopped at 6krpm.. about 55-60 psi could not see exact number but no higher then 60 and no where near the big 75... so if anyone could post what they are getting .. i dont think the gauge is broke? and how well does those nylon lines hold up ?

Johny5 · 12-01-2004, 03:58 PM

you CAN overtighten the nylon lines and it will mess with your oil pressure. i think your best option is to get the braided stainless line they make for your gauge so you can just screw it on. but i got 22 psi warm idle and 60 psi at 3k rpm in neutral. thats where the car should be iirc.

bdeisle · 12-01-2004, 04:36 PM

who makes the braided

Johny5 · 12-01-2004, 09:34 PM

iunno for sure, i was almost positive it was autometer themselves. i saw it in an old summit catalog awhile back for imports.

Andrew Bohan · 12-02-2004, 12:04 AM

yes, autometer makes stainless lines, and summit sells them.
i <3 summit. fastest possible shipping.

thelinja · 12-02-2004, 05:53 PM

On 10W30 I get 15-18psi at idle when warm and around 65psi at redline. Add 5-7psi to each for 20W-50.

jmauld · 12-02-2004, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdeisle

and no where near the big 75.

Is there something special about 75psi?

Johny5 · 12-02-2004, 06:26 PM

your #s are low linja. i use 10w-30 and mine are as listed above. might wanna check your motor for leaks and check oil passages if you get the chance.

12-01-2004, 03:47 PM	#1
bdeisle Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: balti md Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA Oil Pressure Just installed a autometer one i had sitting around. but i havent changed oil in 2000k miles roughly but.. i get between 10-25psi at warm idle... then full throttle.. i stopped at 6krpm.. about 55-60 psi could not see exact number but no higher then 60 and no where near the big 75... so if anyone could post what they are getting .. i dont think the gauge is broke? and how well does those nylon lines hold up ?

12-01-2004, 03:58 PM	#2
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	you CAN overtighten the nylon lines and it will mess with your oil pressure. i think your best option is to get the braided stainless line they make for your gauge so you can just screw it on. but i got 22 psi warm idle and 60 psi at 3k rpm in neutral. thats where the car should be iirc. __________________ www.stewartleask.com

12-01-2004, 09:34 PM	#4
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	iunno for sure, i was almost positive it was autometer themselves. i saw it in an old summit catalog awhile back for imports. __________________ www.stewartleask.com

12-02-2004, 06:26 PM	#8
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	your #s are low linja. i use 10w-30 and mine are as listed above. might wanna check your motor for leaks and check oil passages if you get the chance. __________________ www.stewartleask.com

12-01-2004, 04:36 PM	#3
bdeisle Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: balti md Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	who makes the braided

12-02-2004, 12:04 AM	#5
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yes, autometer makes stainless lines, and summit sells them. i <3 summit. fastest possible shipping.

12-02-2004, 05:53 PM	#6
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	On 10W30 I get 15-18psi at idle when warm and around 65psi at redline. Add 5-7psi to each for 20W-50.