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Old 12-22-2014, 08:00 PM
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You just verified that you have pressure and moving oil and that is good. I assume that is at hot idle...if so and if it increases with rpm you are fine. Now go enjoy your Jeep!
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You just verified that you have pressure and moving oil and that is good. I assume that is at hot idle...if so and if it increases with rpm you are fine. Now go enjoy your Jeep!

Correct, with RPMs it will increase to 50/60

Gonna put something just a tad heaver in it and forget about it
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Correct, with RPMs it will increase to 50/60

Gonna put something just a tad heaver in it and forget about it
That is not necessary at all.
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That is not necessary at all.
Agreed. 50-60 PSI at hot cruise is too high. There is a restriction somewhere.
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
Agreed. 50-60 PSI at hot cruise is too high. There is a restriction somewhere.

Im going to assume he was saying its unnecessary for heavier oil

It was more around 40-50ish give or take a bit.
I see no issue with that.
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