Karl92 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi everyone, I was wondering has anyone else had any strange oil pressure readings recently due to the cold weather ? Originally the car has been running spot on but the last week for some reason with just the ignition on the oil pressure is just above 90psi when I start the car the pressure shoots straight past 120 and remains there even till warm it has dropped just to/ slightly below 120 the other day whilst at temp in neutral but them when back in gear/under throttle it shoots straight back up Im running motul 5w-30 oil at the moment which was changed maybe just over 1k ago and have checked my oil levels are all okay im guessing it may be the oil pressure sensor but wanted to check here first encase im just being paranoid and its just due to the viscosity and the weather oh and its a vq revup all help will be appreciated thanks Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have Motul 5w30 in a DE and no symptoms you describe. My gauge is normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 That's got to be a dodgy pressure sensor, I run motul 5-30 in a De too and it's not doing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 i seem to recall with just ignition,. that oil pressure is 0? no? when when cold, pressure is around or just over 90psi usualy (3/4 mark) on idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Faulty sensor, wiring or gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Faulty sensor, I had the EXACT problem a month ago, replaced with a new one and back to normal readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 X2 for senor as first action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGWEL Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) When the sensor packs up the guage needle moves whilst the keys are in accessory position and engine not running. Had this with mine. Needle would go straight to 120 and i hadnt started the engine. New sensor fitted and all is good now Edited March 1, 2016 by MIGWEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl92 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Faulty sensor, I had the EXACT problem a month ago, replaced with a new one and back to normal readings. thanks for the help everyone, where did you get the sensor from buddy thanks Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGWEL Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I bought mine from nissan. Mines hr model. Think it was just over £100.00. But hey ho. Was worth it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 http://clarkmotorsport.co.uk/parts/Oil-Pressure-Switch/25070-CD00A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have a used but good one in the office, if you want to say £10 + the p & p you can have it , just give me a call 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl92 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have a used but good one in the office, if you want to say £10 + the p & p you can have it , just give me a call thanks buddy that would be amazing ! ill give you a call on my lunch break thanks Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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