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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread low oil pressure #443830 05/02/04 05:12 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 103 Aurora, CO J justtin00j OP Wheeler I change the oil in my 92 amigo then drive it for 1000-1500 miles with the oil pressure normal. After 1500 the oil presure drops to zero when i turn around corners. Is this normal or is something messed up on my truck. Re: low oil pressure [Re: justtin00j] #443831 05/02/04 05:31 AM Joined: Aug 1999 Posts: 9,030 Fair Oaks, CA USA randii 4x4Wire.com Managing Editor Emeritus Check the oil level -- that sounds exactly like what would happen if you had a low oil level. Randii Re: low oil pressure [Re: randii] #443832 05/02/04 05:33 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 103 Aurora, CO J justtin00j OP Wheeler i think i have to order another dipstick because every time i change my oil and check it the dipstick says i have to add more. I'll order it on monday. Re: low oil pressure [Re: justtin00j] #443833 05/02/04 07:43 PM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,873 Walnut Creek, CA H holger Body Damage is Cool Which oil you have, a synthetic ? Then it is normal. With many synthetics the oil level is lower than it should be, becouse some modern oils are very sticky and they stick to the engine walls and the oil does not drain down quickly. I have the same problem with my Royal Purple oil - it always shows half quart below normal after the oil change. Next morning it will drain down and the level will be OK. Oleg Quote i think i have to order another dipstick because every time i change my oil and check it the dipstick says i have to add more. I'll order it on monday. Re: low oil pressure [Re: holger] #443834 05/02/04 10:09 PM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 103 Aurora, CO J justtin00j OP Wheeler i use 10w-30 non synthetic Re: low oil pressure [Re: justtin00j] #443835 05/03/04 02:57 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,285 Boston (roslindale) CPOM Body Damage is Cool Your dipstick can't be broken. Its a metal rod. Even if the dipstick is bent and the tube is bent as well, it should still work exactly the same. I would find out where your oil is going after 1500 miles. It could be a sign of a more complicated problem (burning oil). It could be leaking past the valve guides into the combustion chamber, past the oil ring which could be sign of bad rings or low compression, or even more problems... A new dipstick won't solve any of these. CHRIS 98 Amigo, 92 Pup need a pickup 1st gen fuel level sender Re: low oil pressure [Re: CPOM] #443836 05/03/04 02:24 PM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 103 Aurora, CO J justtin00j OP Wheeler i guess i need to do a compression test. Re: low oil pressure [Re: justtin00j] #443837 05/03/04 07:02 PM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 103 Aurora, CO J justtin00j OP Wheeler what would i need to do to find out where i am leaking oil. if it's leaking from the valves how would i tell. Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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