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Old May 17, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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I changed my oil to the proper wight, and i used synthetic, but now when im doing above 100km/h the oil pressure is on the right side of the half way, but not all the way to the tick BEFORE full High.

but when parked or stopped its at he the left side tick BEFORE low, and it alternates between the 2 during stopping and moving..

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what would be a better option? replace oil pump? use a heavier weight oil?

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Old May 17, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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OR not worry until i start getting lights and warning signs?
 
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Old May 17, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Sounds normal to me, oil pressure will fluctuate depending on engine speed. As long as it's within the normal zone you should be fine.
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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yup its normal the oil pressure will change with engine speed and load,
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Also engine temperature, pressure drops as the engine warms up and the oil loses viscosity.
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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My Rango has been doing that since I got it and I have done 2 different oil changes to it. I was told to never go synthetic unless you start out synth so I use conventional oil. I am going to do my next oil change to 10-40 cause it gets really hot here in Texas. just my 2 cents though
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Ratelo
My Rango has been doing that since I got it and I have done 2 different oil changes to it. I was told to never go synthetic unless you start out synth so I use conventional oil. I am going to do my next oil change to 10-40 cause it gets really hot here in Texas. just my 2 cents though
well it just through me through the loop because it never moved from the middle unless it was turned off until after i changed the alternator, and now its moving "normally?" and yea I'm using Mobile 1 synthetic, but I appreciate all the input, puts my mind at ease knowing its a normal thing with durango's
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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It's normal with any car too.
 
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