Proper oil pressure

[buhin]

Hello,

As a new owner of a 03' C4 Cab from a 00' Boxster S, I have a few more gauge's to worry about. One is the oil pressure that seems to be running a little high. The manual says it should be between 3-4 bar at 5K rpm. I am still breaking in (only about 600 miles so far) and do not run that high yet, but it seems I am normally seeing 4-5 bar at about 3.5Krpm. In the morning, when things are cold, it seems to peak out at 5 bar for first 10 minutes or so - maybe normal?

Question, what do others seem to see as "normal" running oil pressure? Also, does my experience so far seem appropriate/acceptable or perhaps reason for concern?

thanks,

Mark J. in Boston

[Loren]

As the oil is thicker (cold) you will see higher oil pressures. As the oil warms it should come into normal range. A little high is usually not bad -- low is bad. Your experience looks normal to me.

[b-man]

Here is a link to an old thread on another forum. I think you will find the information useful. I posted the second messsage in the thread.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/showthr...s=&threadid=357

b-man

[buhin]

Thanks Loren.

Thanks B-Man.

I quess just being a little paranoid.

B)

[Curves4S]

The same thing made me really nervous. I topped off my oil and only then did i notice the oil pressure always going really high (to 5) anytime i stepped on the gas. I checked with the dealer and they said it was normal and i double checked on my friends 02' C4S. Same thing happens in his. I was getting really nervous until i noticed i wasn't the only one. So i guess it's a normal occurance despite what the manual says.

[Guest]

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with being paranoid! It keeps you alert! :unsure: :eek: :unsure: :eek: