Guest Cap Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Hello, recently ive noticed that by the time i arrive to work (7 mile drive) my oil pressure has dropped to just one bar of pressure when idle, as soon as i set off it will rise to around 3 bars Car is a 1991 205 gti 1.9 Any ideas what the problem could be? cheers for any help Cap Edited September 24, 2008 by Cap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 245 3 Cars Posted September 24, 2008 That sounds perfectly normal, even allowing for the (in)accuracy of the standard guage. As oil gets warm it also get thinner so the pressure is going to drop, just as long as it rises when you rev the engine & the low oil pressure lights aren't glwoing (even faintly) you should be fine. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted September 24, 2008 Sounds about the norm. Oil pressure does drop as the oil warms and thins. Also the pressure senders can be a bit dodgy over time. If it ws really bad, a light would come one as that comes from a different sender unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cap Posted September 24, 2008 thanks a lot, was just getting worried as i hadnt noticed it drop that low before. thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 FAT PUG 39 Posted September 25, 2008 mine does same mate just over 3/4 when warm and then dops to 1 on idle and then about half to 3/4 ( depending on how your driving ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
