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Subject:oil pressure readings
From:Mark McCulley
Date:Wed, 5 Jun 1996 18:55:32 -0700

I finally got my gauges all hooked up and working. Today, I got the 
following oil pressure readings:

Engine Cold:
50psi @ idle
70psi @ 3000 rpm

Engine Warm (oil temp 210F):
15psi @ idle
45psi @ 3000 rpm

I was suprised to see such high readings when the engine is cold. The 
pressure gradually goes down as the engine warms up and the oil gets less 
viscous. I'm using Mobil1 15W50 oil. Are these pressures relatively normal?

-Mark McCulley
'87 syncro Westfalia