Oil Pressure at idle?

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12-27-04, 08:55 PM

Ankneal

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Oil Pressure at idle?

I have an '86 RX-7. I've never had a rotary engine before. I've noticed that the oil pressure drops to 20-30 psi at idle. Is that normal?

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12-27-04, 08:56 PM

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yep, but the gauge is probably trash anyway

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12-27-04, 09:51 PM

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y would the gauge be trash? my old 87 was god and my 90 is good but yea y would it be trash?

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12-27-04, 09:53 PM

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they arent even close to accurate... hook up a mechanical gauge and compare at certain rpms...

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12-27-04, 10:28 PM

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Depending on age of the oil, I see 15-20psi at idle. This is normal.

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12-27-04, 10:35 PM

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Depending on age of the oil, I see 15-20psi at idle. This is normal.

Same. I have an aftermarket electric oil pressure gauge to confirm it. I always thought it was a little low though.

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12-27-04, 10:38 PM

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-mine sets at 60 psi at 1500

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