How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles

[dbrannon79]

stop and get you about 6 to 8 feet of heater hose and some clamps so when you can, replace that hose. might also do the replacement at the auto parts store so if you need a fitting youll be right there.

as for the gauge, it can change if the voltage is high, but a high output alternator shouldn't effect it unless it's pushing more than 14.5 volts. ideally you want to see 13.5ish volts regardless of what the alternator is capable of. you could have the auto parts check the charging system for free while your there. if your voltage gauge is showing normal, then it might just be a failing oil pressure sensor. it's rare that a gauge fails.

only other thing that I can think of is thicker oil if the engine is still cold and its really cold where your at.

 

[nycxjeremyy]

stop and get you about 6 to 8 feet of heater hose and some clamps so when you can, replace that hose. might also do the replacement at the auto parts store so if you need a fitting youll be right there.

as for the gauge, it can change if the voltage is high, but a high output alternator shouldn't effect it unless it's pushing more than 14.5 volts. ideally you want to see 13.5ish volts regardless of what the alternator is capable of. you could have the auto parts check the charging system for free while your there. if your voltage gauge is showing normal, then it might just be a failing oil pressure sensor. it's rare that a gauge fails.

only other thing that I can think of is thicker oil if the engine is still cold and its really cold where your at.

Oh boy,

If it is the oil pressure sensor....how ****ed am I.

 

[Will L.]

If it is just the sensor- you’re not. If the oil pressure is dropping- stepmone is checking oil level.
Feel consistency of the oil, make sure it’s still thick, and no fuel mixed into it.
Low pressure for one of these reasons needs addressing.

 

[nycxjeremyy]

If it is just the sensor- you’re not. If the oil pressure is dropping- stepmone is checking oil level.
Feel consistency of the oil, make sure it’s still thick, and no fuel mixed into it.
Low pressure for one of these reasons needs addressing.

For reference, I am running 5w40.

Im actually finally in my hotel, ill wait a bit for it to cool down so I can do the clamp and hose change, and let the oil get back into the pan. Ill check the level afterwards.

 

[dbrannon79]

is your oil pressure showing low or high? I thought I saw in your video that it was almost at 80 psi.

 

[nycxjeremyy]

It was high sir, granted, I was 7 hours into a drive by then.

I chopped the end of it off, peep results.