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If the oil pressure gauge in a 2000 dodge avenger moves from low to high depending on your RPMs does that mean your oil pump is bad?
It surely depends on a few things, do you have the proper viscosity oil in the engine, how long has it been since you changed it. Running thinner than recommended or old oil will cause the pressure to show lower than optimal. How big is the pressure swing if it moves back and forth within the normal range then that is fine, pressure should increase with engine rpms but if it goes from below normal to above normal then you will have to start with a fresh oil change and filter, then change out the oil pressure sending unit, then move on to crankcase ventilation and possibly oil pump. Running a thicker than normal oil will give you a higher oil pressure normal than the thinner oils and is sometimes a good thing to do when engines get up there in miles, engine treatments such as Lucas oil stabilizer will help keep the oil from thinning out with high temperatures also.
AnswerNo, more likely it means that the rod and main bearings are worn, probably the result of inadequate maintenance.
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Why doesnt your oil pressure gauge go up in a 2003 dodge ram?
Low oil, no oil pressure, bad sending unit, wiring, bad gauge,.............
Why does the oil light come on when the rpm is high and go out when you restart the engine on a Dodge Avenger?
Check oil level install manual gauge to get accurate reading
How do you know if the oil pump is bad on a 2007 Dodge Durango?
You will need to run an oil pressure test with a pressure gauge.
Why gauge glass burst?
A gauge glass may burst depending on the gauge itself. High temperature and pressure situations may cause the glass to burst.
What is the difference between normal pressure gauge and differential pressure gauge?
A pressure gauge indicates actual pressure and a differential pressure gauge indicates the difference in pressure.
What is the optimal oil pressure for a 2005 dodge ram cumins 3500 at an idle after warmup and at running speed?
What you see on the gauge is a computer calculation. The engine computer only sees that the oil pressure switch contacts have closed at 7 psi. The computer then calculates the pressure depending on temp, run time, and rpm.
Definition of a compound gauge?
A compound gauge is a pressure gauge that displays both negative and positive gauge pressure measurements. Gauge pressure is a measurement of pressure relative to ambient pressure. For example, if ambient pressure was 14.7 PSI and you were to measure absolute vaccum using a compound gauge, the gauge would indicate -14.7 PSI.
How do you calculate gauge pressure in a system?
To calculate gauge pressure in a system, subtract the atmospheric pressure from the absolute pressure within the system. Gauge pressure Absolute pressure - Atmospheric pressure.
How to convert gauge pressure to absolute pressure?
To convert gauge pressure to absolute pressure, add the atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure reading. This will give you the total pressure, including the pressure exerted by the atmosphere.
What is the difference between gauge pressure and absolute pressure, and how can one accurately gauge pressure in a system using these two measurements?
Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure as a reference point. To accurately gauge pressure in a system, one can use a gauge that measures gauge pressure and then add the atmospheric pressure to get the absolute pressure. This allows for a more precise measurement of the pressure within the system.
Does gauge pressure include atmospheric pressure?
Yes, gauge pressure includes atmospheric pressure. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured above atmospheric pressure, so it accounts for the atmospheric pressure as a reference point.
How to find gauge pressure in a closed container?
To find gauge pressure in a closed container, subtract the atmospheric pressure from the total pressure inside the container. Gauge pressure is the pressure above atmospheric pressure.
