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Low Oil Pressure Observed with a Gauge

Originally Posted by BettyZ I run my gauge the same way as you and oil pressure never dropped below 20 regardless of temp. Before you go replacing the pump, try

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Old 08-25-2022, 10:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I run my gauge the same way as you and oil pressure never dropped below 20 regardless of temp. Before you go replacing the pump, try replacing the pressure sensor. Maybe it's faulty.

Agree that a faulty sensor is a probable culprit here. Down to 10psi when hot is pretty damn low especially since you’re beating on the car at the track. I’d think the motor wouldn’t last too long at those pressures. Def swap the sensor and report back


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