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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: 96jetta on April 19, 2009, 07:56:27 pm

Title: oil pressure
Post by: 96jetta on April 19, 2009, 07:56:27 pm

ive looked a bit and i cant find any real numbers. what is my oil pressure supposed to be at idel? and around 3000rpm?

Title: oil pressure
Post by: Vincent Waldon 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)

Title: oil pressure
Post by: rallydiesel 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:

Title: oil pressure
Post by: 96jetta on April 20, 2009, 09:50:28 am

thanks againg guys. i just thought it might have been a little higher around 40psi.

Title: oil pressure
Post by: blackdogvan on April 20, 2009, 10:05:19 am

What do you have all warmed up idling?

Title: oil pressure
Post by: 96jetta on April 24, 2009, 09:14:30 am

it sits at 20psi at 1000rpm normal operating temp