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2000 3.9L V6 oil pressure.

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Old 01-30-2017, 09:11 PM
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Default 2000 3.9L V6 oil pressure.

So, I just looked up the specs on where my oil pressure should be. What I found, is that it should be 6 psi at idle, and 30-80 psi at 3000 rpm. Estimated, at idle, mine sits at about 30. Running down the road at about 2300 rpm, it sits at about 50.
I'm wondering if that means my sensor or gauge is off, or maybe if I could have some oil flow problems.
It never runs hot. The oil pressure never goes out of the 30-50 psi range. And has never just dropped off.
Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated.
 
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Test your oil pressure with a gauge. Remove the sender and install something like this. http://www.harborfreight.com/engine-...kit-62621.html
 




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