3.0L oil pressue
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3.0L oil pressue
How much oil pressure should a 3.0L have. I just got the oil gauge installed and at fast idle the gauge was reading 90lbs. That to me sounds to high. I did not have time to get the motor warmed-up so no idea if the pressure would drop once the engine warms-up.
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High oil pressure, especially with cold oil, is perfectly normal. It basically means you can run a lighter oil. ie, 5w30 instead of 10w30. High oil pressure is a good thing.
If your oil pressure was low, that would be a problem, indicating damaged/worn bearings or oil pump. That would be a bad thing.
If your oil pressure was low, that would be a problem, indicating damaged/worn bearings or oil pump. That would be a bad thing.
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Hey, Roger. You're back!
If the motor's cold....especially if it's cold where you live....that is normal. If it's higher than spec when warmed, that would be a concern.
Is the motor knocking or anything?
Oh, here's the specs....but, of course, this is for operating temps.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...16oilpress.pdf
If the motor's cold....especially if it's cold where you live....that is normal. If it's higher than spec when warmed, that would be a concern.
Is the motor knocking or anything?
Oh, here's the specs....but, of course, this is for operating temps.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...16oilpress.pdf
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Yes it making noises but I'm thinking that it is the water pump. We have a small amount of fluid dripping down the block on the drivers side. I can not see from where so I'm assuming water pump.
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Well, it may be messy, but one way to locate the leak would be to spray aerosol foot powder around wherever a leak is possible. It's easy to rinse off, though.
Does the fan clutch have any play in it?
Does the fan clutch have any play in it?
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I thinking water pump or timing belt idler is my noise problem. I listened with a stethiscope(spelling). The next project is to fix this.
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