Originally Posted by mark freestone

the engines are not the quietest ... thats correct ... but i would expect more than 1.8 to 2.0 oil pressure ... i have a small turbo and mine between 4.0 and 5.0 bar at about 2000 rpm when warm ... most people recommend a 15/50 weight oil ... i will quote some official ford oil pressure figures .. minimum oil pressure at 900/950 rpm 1.8 bar and at2000 rpm 2.4 bar ...... ps .. those figures are for a 5/50 weight oil at 80 degrees .c. ... i hope this helps ... ps .. mine has done 47000 miles and i use motul 300v 15/50 ...........