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that doesnt happen with me, when i start up the car from cold, its usually around 6 because the oil is thick and cool, then as the oil has warmed up it drops down to about 2-4 because the oil has warmed up and become thinner.

ive never heard before what you are saying, when you accelerate it goes up to 8.

what sort of oil are you using and when was your last oil change?

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that doesnt happen with me, when i start up the car from cold, its usually around 6 because the oil is thick and cool, then as the oil has warmed up it drops down to about 2-4 because the oil has warmed up and become thinner.

ive never heard before what you are saying, when you accelerate it goes up to 8.

what sort of oil are you using and when was your last oil change?

Im not sure what oil is in it, ive only just bought it all i know is its penrite oil the fully synthanic oil worth bout 75 buck a bottle, if its the wrong grade of oil could this cause the problem

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yes it should. its just pumping more oil as then engine needs more when accelerating

How does the oil pump know if you are accelereting?

Oil pressure will increase with revs, and be higher when the engine is cold. It is not uncommon for pressure to go to the top of the gauge when cold if the revs are up a bit, although skyline gauges are notorious for being faulty/inaccurate

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between installing a hks oil pump and having the block arteries bored out the factory pressure gauge was pretty much useless before let alone after get a aftermarket one and T piece the oil pressure seder unit and hook it in there. even if the gauge lives in the engine bay somewhere atleast you have a accurate measurement.

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How does the oil pump know if you are accelereting?

Oil pressure will increase with revs, and be higher when the engine is cold. It is not uncommon for pressure to go to the top of the gauge when cold if the revs are up a bit, although skyline gauges are notorious for being faulty/inaccurate

Well my revs go up when i use the accelerator :D ...

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