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This is interesting as I have started to use the P/E filters myself. Perhaps they are the cause. After all, they do filter much better than the average filter, and it is logical that this could increase pressure as it could be acting to restrict oil flow.

 

 

I have just had a PE filter put on a few weeks ago and my oil pressure is the same (fine). ;)

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I have driven with that kind off pressure the last year.. the oil pump seems to be fine.. i have never had a fromt main seal problem... and many says that the oil pump almost never failed on 2jzgte. so i diont now what to do, to get my pressure up..

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I have driven with that kind off pressure the last year.. the oil pump seems to be fine.. i have never had a fromt main seal problem... and many says that the oil pump almost never failed on 2jzgte. so i diont now what to do, to get my pressure up..

 

and if you read this, thay say that it is normal..

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?303290-Oil-pressure-on-2jzgte

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I know its well within the std pressure range, but its obviously still bothering you to bump such an old thread, what grade of oil are you using?

Supra oil pumps seem to very greatly, i have never seen less than 15psi hot idle with tow different pumps, one was so worn it caused FMS failure and one brand new, by the way FMS failure is not pressure related, at leas not pump pressure, just shear leakage.

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My experience with electronic senders and gauges for automotive pressure gauges suggests that i would seriously consider the gauge reading is out. The worst I have found are those DEFI things. I prefer mechanical pressure gauges with pressure tube direct to the back of the instrument. A certified accurate mechanical gauge is far cheaper than anything really decent with an electronic pressure transducer.

If it's a DEFI I would consider it as about as credible as a politician on a run up to an election.

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I have tried with a mechanical gauge, but with same resultat as with the digital gauge.. i have notice that the pressure has drop about 10 to 15 psi at idle speed, between the last 12 month/ 1 year.. is that a sign off a worn pump or???

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If it was worryingly low the oil pressure warning light might flicker at hot idle. Does it? These are old cars and old engines, normal wear and tear will result in lowering of oil pressure with age. I judge engine oil systems by how fast the oil light goes out after being shut down for at *least* 12 hours. If it takes a while to go off I consider the engine may be getting a bit tired. Causes could be general wear, or oil pump wear, or both. Any remedial work will be costly and an engine out / full strip down job, so I would ignore it until it gave obvious signs of distress unless you like spending money or intend raising boost or modifying it :)

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If it has any additional oil cooler you need to think carefully how it's plumbed in, it's very easy to have the cooler and lines drain back over an hour or two and it takes its toll on engine bearing life as it effectively starts with little or no oil presssure. I myself like heavier weight oils, let's face it, a mile or two per gallon less is not very noticeable on a three litre, or three litre twin turbo car.

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i have a aftermarked oil cooler hooked on the car by a termostat sandwitch plate that open by 80c, still have the stock oem oil cooler on the engine.. but what do you mean? is it posible to hook it the wrong way up or what do you mean???

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If it has any additional oil cooler you need to think carefully how it's plumbed in, it's very easy to have the cooler and lines drain back over an hour or two and it takes its toll on engine bearing life as it effectively starts with little or no oil presssure. I myself like heavier weight oils, let's face it, a mile or two per gallon less is not very noticeable on a three litre, or three litre twin turbo car.

 

i have a aftermarked oil cooler hooked on the car by a termostat sandwitch plate that open by 80c, still have the stock oem oil cooler on the engine.. but what do you mean? is it posible to hook it the wrong way up or what do you mean???

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