lachlan Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hey i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what my oil pressure should sit on in my R33 GTS-T. It will stay between 2kg/cm2 and 4kg/cm2 but as soon as i accelerate it rises to nearly 8kg/cm2. Should this happen or is something wrong? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
young34 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 yes it should. its just pumping more oil as then engine needs more when accelerating Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3807541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLY R33 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 that doesnt happen with me, when i start up the car from cold, its usually around 6 because the oil is thick and cool, then as the oil has warmed up it drops down to about 2-4 because the oil has warmed up and become thinner. ive never heard before what you are saying, when you accelerate it goes up to 8. what sort of oil are you using and when was your last oil change? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3807600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachlan Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 that doesnt happen with me, when i start up the car from cold, its usually around 6 because the oil is thick and cool, then as the oil has warmed up it drops down to about 2-4 because the oil has warmed up and become thinner.ive never heard before what you are saying, when you accelerate it goes up to 8. what sort of oil are you using and when was your last oil change? Im not sure what oil is in it, ive only just bought it all i know is its penrite oil the fully synthanic oil worth bout 75 buck a bottle, if its the wrong grade of oil could this cause the problem Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3807716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 yes it should. its just pumping more oil as then engine needs more when accelerating How does the oil pump know if you are accelereting? Oil pressure will increase with revs, and be higher when the engine is cold. It is not uncommon for pressure to go to the top of the gauge when cold if the revs are up a bit, although skyline gauges are notorious for being faulty/inaccurate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3807916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArBe20 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Not that you would be revving it when the oil is cold. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3808153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachlan Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 k thanks guys i just found it to be odd to be up so high considering this is happening around 2.5k to 3k revs, maybe the gauge my be faulty Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3808191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizmonut Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 between installing a hks oil pump and having the block arteries bored out the factory pressure gauge was pretty much useless before let alone after get a aftermarket one and T piece the oil pressure seder unit and hook it in there. even if the gauge lives in the engine bay somewhere atleast you have a accurate measurement. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3808274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayuri Krab Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) My oil pressure range is always between 2 (idling) & 6 (accelerating) on the gauge. BTW my car is dead stock (minus a CAT & turbo badge ) Edited April 19, 2008 by Mayuri Krab Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3808400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
young34 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 How does the oil pump know if you are accelereting?Oil pressure will increase with revs, and be higher when the engine is cold. It is not uncommon for pressure to go to the top of the gauge when cold if the revs are up a bit, although skyline gauges are notorious for being faulty/inaccurate Well my revs go up when i use the accelerator ... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3808774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpus Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 As stated...the factory oil pressure gauge is notorious for being inaccurate...get a proper gauge or learn to ignore it...mine has never read right since i bought the car... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/215501-oil-pressure/#findComment-3809123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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