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Old 08-15-08, 01:48 PM
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Oil pressure problems

I have a 83 RX-7 with a 12A engine. This car has always had good oil pressure around 60 on the gage. Recently I have noticed a drop to 30 psi and sometimes less. Any suggestions? The rx-7 has 149,000 miles on it and still runs good. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles. I would be thankful for any help.
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Have you been checking your oil level or have you checked for any leaks?

It could be just an issue with your gauge.
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Oil level has been fine and not one leak to be found!!
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id get a new gauge(aftermarket) may be better than original.in that year oil gauge was electrically controlled so it may be the sensor and or gauge going bad..get a mechanical one with oil lines hooked to it and see what happends hope that helps...
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