GH05T Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Well I know stock gauges are a bit hit and miss with accuracy and their range of scope, Before I'm told yes I will get an aftermarket oil pressure gauge. I have 2 videos, the first while driving a warm car and a cold night The second is at home in my driveway after a 15 min drive so plenty warm The gauge is reading low and up and down allot. Driving makes little difference unless I belt it. http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/whitesi/HR32%20GTS-T/?action=view¤t=2a18b602.mp4 http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/whitesi/HR32%20GTS-T/?action=view¤t=c3fbdf4d.mp4] Is this normal? Is my oil pump getting old? Oil to heavy, or thin maby? Normal warm days it's usually fine between 4 and 8 but it has cought my eye being low randomly before. Never had a warning light. Plenty of oil in their, will do another filter and oil change but I guess my question is their something I should be concerned about above and beyond general oil maintenance or is the huge just being a stock gauge? Edited January 12, 2012 by GH05T Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH05T Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Please excuse the music, blame JJJ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6185418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimi Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Nothing wrong with Tripple J!!! Ha ha. I can watch on my phone, hope you get it sorted. GL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6185424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOZTJUNKEY Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Don't trust the gague if u haven't had a warning light ( oil pressure light ) and u are not losing oil car drives fine then ur right mate Also put an aftermarket gague on it and keep an eye on it ! ;-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6186111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH05T Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Lol yup. Thank mate I suspected as much, hey what level/ pressure does the oil light actually come on at? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6186781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOZTJUNKEY Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Not sure about that but if it's on turn the car off straight away and get it towed till u know why it's on if u see that light and keep driving id say u won't get far Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6187098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH05T Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 haha yeah i know, allot of the time especially late holdens, if that light comes on you may not have enough time to stop before seizing Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6188467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
defari Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 2nd vid didnt work.. dont use the stock gauges as an accurate indicator... but yes if the oil light comes on.. pull over.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6190033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
niZmO_Man Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Have you tried a different oil pressure sender? Another gauge/cluster? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6195033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH05T Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 no i havnt, i will just get an aftermarket guage which i assume would use its own sender? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/388005-is-this-normal/#findComment-6196909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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