Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting oil gauge reading 80PSI???

i have no reason why it did this. i tapped into the head and the gauge reads 80 psi and after i let it sit for a minute it goes to 75psi and stays there. oil is right where its supposed to be, the gauge is mechanical, and everything is how its supposed to be. i think theres a kink somewhere in the line but ive already checked for that. its supposed to be at 40 psi at 1500rpms hot. ne one have an idea.

mine reads 75psi cold start up, down to 50psi at arond N in the Normal and way down to 15-20psi when full warmed up, around 50 WOT.

well be for-warned the head isn't the best spot to tap for the oil pressure ...


what engine anyway?


on my duratec at the head with an electric gage I see about 75~80 psi until the oil heats up, then at idle I see about 13 psi and 35 at highway speed ...

the oil pressure is also dependent on what weight oil you are running, I believe

i know the head isnt the most accurate. i think ive heard that from about everyone but id rather not undo my a/c. its the 2.5 duratec in my 98 svt. im running amsoil in it right now.