REAL TIME QUESTION

[Sowbug2000]

I'm on a road trip and noticed my oil gauge is a little low. I just had an oil change. Any worries here?

Thanks!!

 

[natehack]

That is about where ours sits at a warmed up idle.

 

[Hayes]

I would say no problem. At idle the pressure is a little lower.
Does the pressure rise to the middle or higher at higher RPM?
Also, check the level on the dipstick.

 

[cruzerDave]

What's the level on the dipstick?
What was the gauge reading at idle before?

 

[batcon]

Check your oil. Daughter had the oil changed at a quick change shop recently and it was a nightmare.

 

[Sowbug2000]

I would say no problem. At idle the pressure is a little lower.
Does the pressure rise to the middle or higher at higher RPM?
Also, check the level on the dipstick.

It has been running there mostly. Occasionally it will rise to middle.

 

[taco47001]

The oil pressure sensor on our rigs are notoriously wrong and prone to failure. Get a new pressure sensor for <$30 at Mr T, install it in less than 5 minutes and spend the rest of your bill-able hour drinking a beer.

Edit: when you get home of course...

 

[TheForger]

Seems fine to me that's where mine sits during idle. Keep in mind these gauges are more of an 'estimate' and not totally accurate sometimes. Check your oil level to make sure you have enough, and as long as it rises a little bit during normal driving conditions then you should be good to go.