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April 19, 2009, 07:56:27 pm

96jetta

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ive looked a bit and i cant find any real numbers. what is my oil pressure supposed to be at idel? and around 3000rpm?
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Reply #1April 19, 2009, 09:01:57 pm

Vincent Waldon

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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 09:01:57 pm »
VW only publishes one "supposed to be":

2.0 bar (29 psi)

-at the oil filter flange
-at 2000 RPM
-at normal operating temperature (rad fan has cycled once)
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Reply #2April 19, 2009, 10:19:48 pm

rallydiesel

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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 10:19:48 pm »
As long as it's not zero you should be fine. Although I have been driving with mine at zero with no issues. Don't ask.  :oops:
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Reply #3April 20, 2009, 09:50:28 am

96jetta

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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2009, 09:50:28 am »
thanks againg guys. i just thought it might have been a little higher around 40psi.
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Reply #4April 20, 2009, 10:05:19 am

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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2009, 10:05:19 am »
What do you have all warmed up idling?
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Reply #5April 24, 2009, 09:14:30 am

96jetta

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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2009, 09:14:30 am »
it sits at 20psi at 1000rpm normal operating temp
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