Oil Pressure

Tincan18 · 01-11-2004, 02:50 AM

Hello,
I own a 1994 Ford Mustang Gt. Over the past couple of days i have been really scared about my oil pressure and temp. I recently have changed the oil in the past couple of days. My oil pressure is reading on H contantly. As far as my temp goes it fluxuates from the middle to the brackets before H. Sorry if you dont understand i dont have a gauge that tells my exact temp just if it is getting hot. Anyways I am pretty freakin scared to even run my car. All I did was change my oil!!!. so if anyone knows why my oil might be running at such high pressure and heating my car up please respond. Thanks

red82gt · 01-11-2004, 02:56 AM

No problem about the oil pressure reading high, it should be reading near the high side, it's low oil presusure that should worry you. Not sure what to say about the temperature though, I doubt they're related.

Ackbar00 · 01-11-2004, 09:09 AM

What weight oil did you run? If you run a thick weight, the oil pressure will be higher.

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-11-2004, 10:59 AM

If oil pressure stays high throughout the RPM range, I would suspect a bad oil pressure sending unit or electrical anomaly which isn't a big deal.
I have heard that they aren't the best units but I have not had any probs. They are also easy to replace.
The temp issue is another thing. If you don't suspect a legitimate cooling problem, try replacing the sensor (cheap and easy). But I understand you trepidation.
Good luck.

Hethj7 · 01-12-2004, 10:32 PM

My oil guage moves a little bit, especially at highway speeds. Around 75 or so, it will read high, then fall off for a while, then jump back up. I suspect that it is the sending unit or something electrical. I have heard that as long as it is in the normal range, you are alright.

jonnyk · 01-14-2004, 11:30 AM

The stock sending unit/gauge really sucks. Mine is pretty much at the top of the scale the whole time, so I just assume the oil pump is spinning and everything is good. Time for an Auto Meter mechanical!

goldenglove6 · 06-12-2005, 11:25 AM

I bought an 03 mustang gt 3 months ago and i was about to change the oil so, I pulled the dipstick out for the first time. The dipstick is curled up and twisted like crazy. I definately dont think this is normal, can someone please help me out? I am a little worried about this- please email me with any suggestions. goldenglove6@yahoo.com thanks guys!

Ryan

GhettoPop · 06-13-2005, 09:09 AM

the stock stang gauges in my 90 Gt were total garbage. some barley move to a 25 degree temp change, some move a lot to a 5 degree change. my oil and temp gauges were acting funny too so i installed autometer electric volt, temp, and oil pressure gauges. easy to hook up and the car's specs were normal despite the stock gauges saying there was a problem. if you are concerned, i would suggest looking into some aftermarket gauges

five0guy · 06-18-2005, 08:31 AM

ive been concerned about the same thing myself recently, my oil pressure varies alot.. sometimes it will be just a little high, then drop off.. i guess i'll take 'pops' advice and get some gauges..

GhettoPop · 06-18-2005, 10:03 AM

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01-11-2004, 02:50 AM	#1
Tincan18 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 16	Oil Pressure Hello, I own a 1994 Ford Mustang Gt. Over the past couple of days i have been really scared about my oil pressure and temp. I recently have changed the oil in the past couple of days. My oil pressure is reading on H contantly. As far as my temp goes it fluxuates from the middle to the brackets before H. Sorry if you dont understand i dont have a gauge that tells my exact temp just if it is getting hot. Anyways I am pretty freakin scared to even run my car. All I did was change my oil!!!. so if anyone knows why my oil might be running at such high pressure and heating my car up please respond. Thanks __________________ Tincan18

01-11-2004, 02:56 AM	#2
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	No problem about the oil pressure reading high, it should be reading near the high side, it's low oil presusure that should worry you. Not sure what to say about the temperature though, I doubt they're related. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

01-11-2004, 09:09 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	What weight oil did you run? If you run a thick weight, the oil pressure will be higher. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

01-11-2004, 10:59 AM	#4
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Oil pressure If oil pressure stays high throughout the RPM range, I would suspect a bad oil pressure sending unit or electrical anomaly which isn't a big deal. I have heard that they aren't the best units but I have not had any probs. They are also easy to replace. The temp issue is another thing. If you don't suspect a legitimate cooling problem, try replacing the sensor (cheap and easy). But I understand you trepidation. Good luck. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-12-2004, 10:32 PM	#5
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	My oil guage moves a little bit, especially at highway speeds. Around 75 or so, it will read high, then fall off for a while, then jump back up. I suspect that it is the sending unit or something electrical. I have heard that as long as it is in the normal range, you are alright. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

01-14-2004, 11:30 AM	#6
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	The stock sending unit/gauge really sucks. Mine is pretty much at the top of the scale the whole time, so I just assume the oil pump is spinning and everything is good. Time for an Auto Meter mechanical! __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

06-12-2005, 11:25 AM	#7
goldenglove6 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Oil dipstick is all curled up- please help I bought an 03 mustang gt 3 months ago and i was about to change the oil so, I pulled the dipstick out for the first time. The dipstick is curled up and twisted like crazy. I definately dont think this is normal, can someone please help me out? I am a little worried about this- please email me with any suggestions. goldenglove6@yahoo.com thanks guys! Ryan

06-13-2005, 09:09 AM	#8
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Oil Pressure the stock stang gauges in my 90 Gt were total garbage. some barley move to a 25 degree temp change, some move a lot to a 5 degree change. my oil and temp gauges were acting funny too so i installed autometer electric volt, temp, and oil pressure gauges. easy to hook up and the car's specs were normal despite the stock gauges saying there was a problem. if you are concerned, i would suggest looking into some aftermarket gauges __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

06-18-2005, 08:31 AM	#9
five0guy work in progress Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Mountains Posts: 28	Re: Oil Pressure ive been concerned about the same thing myself recently, my oil pressure varies alot.. sometimes it will be just a little high, then drop off.. i guess i'll take 'pops' advice and get some gauges..

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