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Old 31-10-2005, 11:01 PM
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Unhappy Low Oil Pressure

While driving today i noticed that the oil pressure was a bit lower than normal. Was about 5 kg/cm2 instead of its normal 6 kg/cm2 at freeway speeds.
What is the main cause for loss of oil pressure & should i be concerned seeing it's only a small drop?

Car seemed to be running fine...

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Old 31-10-2005, 11:06 PM
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how old is the oil?
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Old 31-10-2005, 11:08 PM
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Oil is fairly new, only serviced 2 mnths ago.
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Old 31-10-2005, 11:12 PM
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how many kilometers?
what type of oil?
have you over heated the car?
does the oil smell burnt?
what type of gauge is it?
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Old 31-10-2005, 11:41 PM
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how many kilometers?
what type of oil?
have you over heated the car?
does the oil smell burnt?
what type of gauge is it?
Done about 1500kms since the service.
Motul Oil
Car hasn't been overheated,
Can't smell any burning
Gauge is LAMCO from memory not sure what type.
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i would be checking the gauge and the lines first of all just to make sure it hasnt collected any shit
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i would be checking the gauge and the lines first of all just to make sure it hasnt collected any shit
Probably a good idea to check those out first..

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