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Old 04-24-2012, 07:51 PM
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Oil Pressure

My oil pressure guage bounces around a lot, mostly stays around the 20 area, but today wen't all the way down to what appeared to be 0, and all the way up to 30. Where does yours stay? does yours bounce around? do i have a faulty gauge, or a bad oil pump?
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:56 PM
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The z31 is known for having oil pressure sender problems. Mine is 60 in the morning and 25 when warm, but I have a turbo. My buddys 85 NA is 45 when cold and 15 when warm, but his moves alot too.
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Old 04-24-2012, 08:04 PM
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Mine's a 85 NA it has never gotten above 30, only been driving it for a month.
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Old 04-24-2012, 08:14 PM
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Get a sender from Nissan if you replace it.
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Old 04-24-2012, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by noboosts130
Get a sender from Nissan if you replace it.
Install a mechanical oil pressure gauge, might cost a few dollars more but will last a life time.
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Old 04-25-2012, 03:51 AM
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Buy a unit from the Nissan dealer and you won't have to worry about it.
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