BIG BIG trouble
04-04-2006, 02:02 AM
#11
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
biglg, it sounds like you're alright.
But let me clarify on point: at idle, you'r at A-L, but at a higher RPM you drop down to R-M? Lower oil pressure at higher RPM? That means something. Let me know...
But one thing to consider: the gauge reads N-O-R-M-A-L, and you're staying within that range. Just saying.....
But let me clarify on point: at idle, you'r at A-L, but at a higher RPM you drop down to R-M? Lower oil pressure at higher RPM? That means something. Let me know...
But one thing to consider: the gauge reads N-O-R-M-A-L, and you're staying within that range. Just saying.....
04-04-2006, 02:05 AM
#12
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
Ground pounder,
Thanks for the reply. Let me clear this up.
N
O
R
M
A
L
My gauge reads normal like this. At idle it is around L-A. With acceleration or higher RPM's it is in the R-M letters. It seems to bounce at idle. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. Let me clear this up.
N
O
R
M
A
L
My gauge reads normal like this. At idle it is around L-A. With acceleration or higher RPM's it is in the R-M letters. It seems to bounce at idle. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks.
04-04-2006, 02:17 AM
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
+1 ^^
and then see what you get. Cheap check - sending units are nothing to buy and install.
EDIT - what viscosity are you using and what oil filter? With 140K ticks, it matters...
and then see what you get. Cheap check - sending units are nothing to buy and install.
EDIT - what viscosity are you using and what oil filter? With 140K ticks, it matters...
04-04-2006, 12:32 PM
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
ORIGINAL: groundpounder
Word. I'm thinking of a high volume, normal pressure pump versus a high pressure pump.
Prior to my problems, motor ran 80 psi cold and leveled off at 50 or so. I'm wondering if I may have "washed" a bearing. I may never know, but 50-65 psi at normal operating temps just seemed like overkill.
Word. I'm thinking of a high volume, normal pressure pump versus a high pressure pump.
Prior to my problems, motor ran 80 psi cold and leveled off at 50 or so. I'm wondering if I may have "washed" a bearing. I may never know, but 50-65 psi at normal operating temps just seemed like overkill.
04-04-2006, 03:02 PM
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
That may be some of your problem. I would try running 10W40 or even 15W40. Personally I run 20W50 in my car. Also, Synthetic will run lower oil pressure cause it seems to be a little thinner than conv. of the same weight.
04-04-2006, 03:23 PM
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RE: BIG BIG trouble
creepshow,
I just purchased this car from a guy in CA. I live in Missouri, completely different climates. The car is basically stock, and the seller of the car said he had been running 20w50. I thought that was crazy on a stock car.
WHAT OIL DOES EVERYONE RECOMMEND TO USE ON A BASICALLY STOCK 5.0 THAT IS A DAILY/CASUAL DRIVING CAR. THIS CAR IS IN MISSOURI, SO THE WEATHER ISNT VERY CONSISTENT. IT MAY BE 30 TODAY, OR 75 TOMORROW. WINTERS GET DOWN TO TEENS AND LOWER, SUMMERS 90 AND 100. I NEED A GOOD OVERALL ENGINE OIL TO USE ALL YEAR ROUND. THANKS.
I just purchased this car from a guy in CA. I live in Missouri, completely different climates. The car is basically stock, and the seller of the car said he had been running 20w50. I thought that was crazy on a stock car.
WHAT OIL DOES EVERYONE RECOMMEND TO USE ON A BASICALLY STOCK 5.0 THAT IS A DAILY/CASUAL DRIVING CAR. THIS CAR IS IN MISSOURI, SO THE WEATHER ISNT VERY CONSISTENT. IT MAY BE 30 TODAY, OR 75 TOMORROW. WINTERS GET DOWN TO TEENS AND LOWER, SUMMERS 90 AND 100. I NEED A GOOD OVERALL ENGINE OIL TO USE ALL YEAR ROUND. THANKS.