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  • slim
    S2Forum Fanatic
    • Oct 2004
    • 66

    #1

    oil pressure?

    where should oil pressure gauge needle be when engine is at idle and say 3500 rpm
    S2. NICE MIND
  • jameswkr
    S2Forum Maniac
    • Jul 2003
    • 538
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Check threads for loads of info. Depends on viscosity and oil temp. 1.2 to 2.0 bar at idle, 4.0 - 5.0 bar at 3000 rpm +. Why - do you have a problem ?

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    • S2 Ant
      S2Forum Possessed
      • Jul 2003
      • 3682
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      Once warmed up you should be looking at around 2bar, anything over 2500rpm should be 5+ bar
      Ant

      2007 Mk5 Golf GTi, 3 door, DSG, REVO Stg 2 and other goodies
      2011 Kawasaki Z1000

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      • slim
        S2Forum Fanatic
        • Oct 2004
        • 66

        #4
        first time ive had a car with oil pressure gauge, and i thought the needle was supposed to stay in one place.My needle is moving exactly you guys have said. CHEERS.
        S2. NICE MIND

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