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Author Topic: Beta Coupe 2L oil pressure at idle  (Read 2183 times)
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RoyBoyScottie
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« on: September 19, 2018, 04:47:21 PM »

What is the typical oil pressure at idle for a 2 L beta Coupe engine? And at 3k revs? Car I'm looking to check out has very low oil pressure at idle so need some guidance here please. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2018, 06:11:47 PM »

At idle maybe as low as 15PSI hot on a well worn TC ranging to 30PSI on a top fresh built engine. Under load at 3K 45 to 55PSI with a hot engine BUT be aware the OE gauges are not accurate and made worse by worn oil pressure senders. To know for sure plumb in a Racetech capillary gauge. It is fairly easy to do to test and engine.

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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2018, 06:37:10 PM »

Age and grade of oil can effect oil pressure.
Cheers Kev.
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2018, 07:24:59 PM »

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2018, 07:16:35 PM »

The gauge in the car is not reliable, plus the sender units deteriorate over time. So you would need a separate calibrated gauge to be sure.
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