Low Oil pressure gauge when stopped
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Low Oil pressure gauge when stopped
I have a 2000 xk8 and have recently noticed that my oil pressure gauge goes way down and the red light comes on when I stop at a light after driving for maybe 20 min. My tach reads 600 at idle then. As soon as I start to move it is fine. I checked my oil level several times and it is just below the top hole on the dip stick. Should I simply raise my idle to 750 or so?
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bcucharternet
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Here are some links showing how to connect an ebay oil pressure guage, a bit of a PITA.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...daptor-136393/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...nector-136894/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-video-137338/
Last edited by RaceDiagnostics; 08-23-2016 at 04:17 PM.
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Low oil pressure at idle is an early sign of engine wear. How many miles on the car? Measuring the actual oil pressure is the best test. Add a can of 'Restore' to the oil. If that fixes the problem it is probably wear. Move to a higher weight oil.
Install the RealGauge temp/oil pressure system (Google it).
The Jaguar oil sensor is an on/off switch at 7 psi. I have had one fail.
Install the RealGauge temp/oil pressure system (Google it).
The Jaguar oil sensor is an on/off switch at 7 psi. I have had one fail.
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