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hughdog 04-22-2014 10:28 PM

oil pressure question
 
I recently changed oil in my car. I used 10w40 and an ac delco pf454 filter. My problem is that when I am cruisin at about 3000 rpm the pressure gage goes from 45 to 25 psi. I dont hear any knocking. Could it be wrong filter or collapsed filter?

chevymaher 04-23-2014 03:04 AM

Is it a electric or mechanical gauge? If it is electrical it could be the sender going bad.
Test it with another gauge mechanical type.

Hank70SS 04-23-2014 07:22 AM

Does it stay at 25 psi or does it jump around?

hughdog 04-24-2014 04:35 AM

Mechanical gauge. And it jumps around.

Hank70SS 04-24-2014 06:49 AM

If it didn't do that before the oil change I would invest in a new filter. I prefer WIX filters, NAPA gold filters are also good, made by WIX. Nothing but good reports on WIX filters. Whatever you do avoid the Orange Canister of Death (Fram).

chevymaher 04-24-2014 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank70SS (Post 52720)
If it didn't do that before the oil change I would invest in a new filter. I prefer WIX filters, NAPA gold filters are also good, made by WIX. Nothing but good reports on WIX filters. Whatever you do avoid the Orange Canister of Death (Fram).

He said canisters of death. LOL

hughdog 04-24-2014 09:19 AM

Yes I stay away from fram!!! I will try a new filter and see if it changes. Thanks guys

Ms Grumpy 04-24-2014 06:40 PM

Love the phrase "Orange Canister of Death". lol


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