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Old 03-06-07 | 10:57 PM
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what is the normal amount of pounds of pressure of oil?

I have a 93 rx7 I just got and I want to know everything about it. I was wondering what the oil pressure is normaly at idle and reved up. please let me know. and if anyone has anytips for me feel free to let me know.
Old 03-07-07 | 08:32 PM
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In my sig line is a link to the online FSMs. I don't play with the 3rd gens, but, iirc, the do have a pigher opr than the earlier models.
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Old 03-07-07 | 10:28 PM
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ok well my car on idle is around 10 to 20 pounds and driving it is 35 to 55 is that normal?
Old 03-07-07 | 10:29 PM
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actually on idle it is probally always under 20 like around 10 to 15
Old 03-09-07 | 05:00 PM
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right when i start up it high like 90 then after i drive and come to a stop its pretty damn close to 0, my buddys fd is the same, dont know
Old 03-09-07 | 09:46 PM
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the oil pressure sensor for the FD is known to be crappy at reading idle oil pressure. Don't worry if it's reading 0 at idle.

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Old 03-09-07 | 10:41 PM
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Mine bounces around when warm between 0 and under 60. If im at 3krpm its around 80, full throttle 5krpm+ its spiked.
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