supercanuck77

I checked my oil today and says it is full but my oil gauge is reading a little less then 4 kg/cm2. is that alright for my 88 rx7 GXL? i'm not a car buff so this might be a dumb question. thanks for your help.

nopistons

The level of oil (assuming it's not absurdly low) has no effect on oil pressure - at least if the car is sitting still. If it's low and you're cornering, then you may see the pressure drop as the oil sloshes away from the oil pump. But at idle, assumimg a couple of quarts in the pan, then the pressure is not affected by the level. What is your pressure in pounds per square inch?

supercanuck77

well, i'm not sure what it is in pounds per square inch but i read that 4.5-5.5 kg/cm2 is normal so i wasn't sure if being a little under four is alright or if i need to do something about it.

nopistons

If the book says it should be 4-5kg, and you are just under 4, don't worry. It will always vary a bit depending on the weight of oil you have in there, as well as the temperature of the engine, the ambient air temperature, and the accuracy of the gauge.
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