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2.3t running oil pressure-how much you guys have?

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Old 10-27-2009, 08:24 PM
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Default 2.3t running oil pressure-how much you guys have?

as the title states. how much does everyone have?

im looking for miles on engine, oil weight, and pressure at idle, cruise(rpm/speed included) and WoT. all at running clt temp.
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Old 10-28-2009, 02:07 AM
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90K miles, bad rings and bad vacuum
idle (cold) 40-45 PSI
70mph, 3200rpm (cold) 55-60 PSI
WOT, 6500rpm (coldish) 70PSI

idle (warm) 20 PSI
70mph, 3200rpm (warm) 40 PSI
WOT, 6500rpm (warm) 55 PSI
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:44 AM
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k. sounds similar to mine. i was just curious. thought my cruise was a little low but after speaking with a few other 2.3 guys tne numbers worry me less. thanks sleeper.
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Mine has always seemed abnormally low. It has worked for a few years now, I won't start worrying about it until it blows up
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mine is actually on the low side of those numbers-i think i have contaminants stuck in the mesh of my pickup tube thou. it was on the highside before i put the timing cover back on(inner-possible dead critters anyone?)
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