Oil Pressure, low??
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Oil Pressure, low??
I've searched and seen that there are a few other people out there with the same problem as me...
@idle = 15 lb/in <--- i idle @ 750
@3,000 = 45 lb/in
This is much lower than the stated pressures in the FSM.
@idle = 30 lb/in, @3,000 = 60 lb/in
All the other threads didnt have a clear cut answer...
The thing is part of the OEM mazda oil pan gasket came right off when I was checking to see where my oil leak was coming from.
So, My question is could that be the cause of pressure loss?
Thanks
Jahan
@idle = 15 lb/in <--- i idle @ 750
@3,000 = 45 lb/in
This is much lower than the stated pressures in the FSM.
@idle = 30 lb/in, @3,000 = 60 lb/in
All the other threads didnt have a clear cut answer...
The thing is part of the OEM mazda oil pan gasket came right off when I was checking to see where my oil leak was coming from.
So, My question is could that be the cause of pressure loss?
Thanks
Jahan
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There is a FAQ on the mazdatrix site that addresses this problem. It COULD be your problem, or it COULD not be.
here is the writeup.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/oring.htm
here is the writeup.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/oring.htm
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thanks for the quick reply, but im not sure if the front housing has ever been replaced, and it sounds quite expensive to have a shop replace it.
So, i guess my question is will the lower oil pressure really hurt my engine to any severe degree??
So, i guess my question is will the lower oil pressure really hurt my engine to any severe degree??
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