Re: Oil Pressure Adjustment???
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There is nothing wrong with the oil pressure in your car. However, a better oil for a new motor would be 10w-30. Even brand new (2015) engines have lower oil pressure at idle than on the road. Ford usually rigs the gauge to show a constant reading. As long as the motor has at least 10 psi per 1000 rpm it has sufficient lubrication.
Posted on: 2015/8/23 8:03
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Re: Oil Pressure Adjustment???
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The oil pressure relief valve is to set a maximum pressure but adjustment does not necessarily increase pressure under running conditions, much less hot idle conditions. Starting a cold engine and running it at faster than idle speeds will give you a maximum pressure situation and that's all the adjustment is intended for.
As Tim says, 20 psi at hot idle is quite adequate and not reason for concern.
Posted on: 2015/8/23 8:24
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Re: Oil Pressure Adjustment???
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Thank you.
I will start it this morning and record the oil pressure readings at low idle, fast idle, and higher RPM. Still messing around with the choke.
Posted on: 2015/8/23 9:41
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Bill,
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