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Old 18-10-2004, 08:34 AM
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I have just fitted one and haven't got a clue what it 'should' be reading, can anyone tell me, the gauge is in psi and it is a 2wd cos.
Old 18-10-2004, 08:37 AM
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Mine run's between 25 and 30 psi when engine is warm. @ idle

on start up and cold read's upward of 60

I was told by a tuner that at 3.000 rpm it should read upwards of 30 psi..

Hope this helps mate..
Old 18-10-2004, 08:39 AM
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mine reads about 50 psi on cold start up and then drops to around 25psi - obviosuly moves when i rev the car.

dont know if that is accurate for you as when i posted my figures when i first fitted the gauge everyone told me it was low on pressure - i have done about 4k since and it is fine.
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this sounds very similar to what mine is reading. Cheers.
Old 18-10-2004, 09:23 AM
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Hi mine reads over 60 when cold....and 38psi when warm @ 1000 rpm....over 3000rpm it should read over 50 i think your find!
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offcourse depending on the oil you use
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i use 15/50.
Mines reading about 50/60 when cold, 25/30 when warm (idling), and about 40/50 when reving.
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Mine was pretty similar, 70 cold, 30 warm, 25 after a track session!
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Castrol RS 10W 60 in mine.
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