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high oil pressure
I have just purchased a 1987 S4. The oil pressure goes straight to 5 when I start the car. At operating temperature the pressure gauge shows around 4 when idle. As soon as the RPM climbs the pressure gauge maxes out. I've never owned a 928 before but I'm assuming that this is higher than normal. Should I worry?
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11-08-2006, 05:36 AM
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Nothing to worry about, that's pretty much the norm.
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11-08-2006, 06:00 AM
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Thanks, I appreciate your reply
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11-08-2006, 11:28 AM
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Jnyman, my '88 928 S4 does exactly the same thing as yours. I was somewhat worried too, at first. I believe its like they say - quite normal.
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I replaced my factory gague with aftermarket VDO mechanical gauges.
When i start my 928 it pins the needle on the gauge, which goes up to 100psi. |
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11-09-2006, 11:53 PM
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Thanks, I live in Germany so I am able to drive the car at high speeds for long periods of time. I was worried that keeping the pressure that high would start blowing seals or gaskets. Does everyone use 15W-50? I thought that might be part of the high pressure issue.
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11-10-2006, 12:07 AM
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15-50 Mobil 1 is one of the top choices in oil for the 928. It's almost certainly the most popular.
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