Oil pressure

[1994ch]

Lately the oil pressure has been slow to rise after starting....as if I had just changed the oil. Sometimes it just takes a 2-3 seconds, other times it might take 5-6 seconds. It used to be almost immediate. Maybe an air leak somewhere????

 

[vail426]

I would suspect the gauge or OPS. Install a mechanical gauge and see what the results are.

 

[1994ch]

It goes up fast but it takes a long time to start moving. So you think something is blocking the OPS? I'll see if I can find a mechanical gauge. Thanks.

 

[bison]

maybe you got a bad filter or use lighter oil than before.
mech gauge test is the best.

 

[1994ch]

The symptom did appear right after a oil change... I'll check it out. Thanks!

 

[Wrecker]

The filter could be bypassing all of the time. What brand is it?

 

[94K30]

did you use the right filter? if you used one without the antiflow back valve (in a 4x4) it will do that all the time, cause the oil flows back out of filter, and, like after an oil change, It has to fill the filter before you will see pressure

 

[1994ch]

I bet we have the winner.....

not sure of the filter brand but it was different than usual. Just made a real fast stop at the local shop and picked it up, then stuck it on; but I do remember that it was a different brand....

 

[Wrecker]

Some filters have marginal at best anti-drainback valves. I would suggest buying a quality filter and replacing your current one, see if that helps.

 

[1994ch]

Will do. Thanks!

 

[94K30]

I bet we have the winner.....

not sure of the filter brand but it was different than usual. Just made a real fast stop at the local shop and picked it up, then stuck it on; but I do remember that it was a different brand....

I hope it is that easy, huh? I have had really good luck with Bosch premium filters.....

 

[1994ch]

The brand is "FULL" OPH 1218. I'll be getting a new one the next trip to town.

 

[Wrecker]

Wix is a good filter, as is Purolator as far as old tech filters go.

 

[1994ch]

New oil filter fixed it....Thanks!!!

 

[Wrecker]

I love a happy ending.

 

[94K30]

New oil filter fixed it....Thanks!!!

I am glad that it was such a simple fix, I bet you are too....

 

[Matt Bachand]

I am glad that it was such a simple fix, I bet you are too....

Indeed, and good eye on ur guages, leaving that unnoticed until next oil change would have done a lot of unessesary wear internally.