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Old 22-02-2006 | 09:50 AM
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think im just being paronoid, but my oil pressure gauge in the cos is giving me some funny readings.
most of the tim it sits at just over 50psi, when on tick over bout 30-35psi, but the othe day it stayed on 50psi on tick over???? i sat and watched it for bout 2-3mins and it didnt move......


is this ok???

thought it was cool haveing the gauge at first but now cant keep my eyes off it thinking somtyhings wrong

cheers peeps!!

james
Old 22-02-2006 | 09:54 AM
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Is it a shonky 20 quid gauge?
Maybe it got stuck if so??
Old 22-02-2006 | 09:57 AM
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lol gauges a must havde for a paraniode car owner i have everyone pmsl

when at temp idle should be 1.8 bar at 2500rpm 2.4 bar but just sounds like sticky sender if its a electrical gauge

cheers jay
Old 22-02-2006 | 11:06 AM
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so your saying its ok???

and do me a favour guys talk in psi!! all this BAR malarkey dont register!!!
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