Had the oil changed after noticing the oil pressure dropping to around 40psi when hot and idling....

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GERRYGRIT
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Took it out today and once again noticed the oil pressure dropping
down to around 40 psi when it gets hot....Oil Pump???? And how hard
a job is it to replace.......am mechanically inclined and capable
to do handle this job I believe
May 17, 2012 at 12:54 AM
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HMAC300
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so it's normal to drop pressure when hot, especially at idle. 40 psi is good
May 17, 2012 at 1:24 AM