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Well I know stock gauges are a bit hit and miss with accuracy and their range of scope,

Before I'm told yes I will get an aftermarket oil pressure gauge.

I have 2 videos, the first while driving a warm car and a cold night

The second is at home in my driveway after a 15 min drive so plenty warm

The gauge is reading low and up and down allot. Driving makes little difference unless I belt it.

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/whitesi/HR32%20GTS-T/?action=view&current=2a18b602.mp4

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/whitesi/HR32%20GTS-T/?action=view&current=c3fbdf4d.mp4]

Is this normal? Is my oil pump getting old? Oil to heavy, or thin maby?

Normal warm days it's usually fine between 4 and 8 but it has cought my eye being low randomly before. Never had a warning light. Plenty of oil in their, will do another filter and oil change but I guess my question is their something I should be concerned about above and beyond general oil maintenance or is the huge just being a stock gauge?

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