1996 volvo penta 5.7gi oil pressure

rlind

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Hi, I took my boat out the other day and at 2000 rpms to 4500 rpms my oil pressure stay at 40-43psi and when I back it down to idle after a 5-10 minute run the oil pressure drops to 15psi. Does any one have the factory oil pressure specs? The oil I am using is Moble one synthetic 15w-50. Is the oil pressure ok and is this the right oil or should I try sae30. I also ran the engine today on a hose attachment for 20 minutes to bring it up to temp and it ran at idle at 35 oil psi. Now i am really confused. Please help!!! Thank you for your help.
 

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Re: 1996 volvo penta 5.7gi oil pressure

The only sure way is to use a mech gauge instead of the electric one.
Avg is 10 psi/1000rpm so your in the ball park.
 

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Re: 1996 volvo penta 5.7gi oil pressure

Hi, I took my boat out the other day and at 2000 rpms to 4500 rpms my oil pressure stay at 40-43psi and when I back it down to idle after a 5-10 minute run the oil pressure drops to 15psi. Does any one have the factory oil pressure specs? The oil I am using is Moble one synthetic 15w-50. Is the oil pressure ok and is this the right oil or should I try sae30. I also ran the engine today on a hose attachment for 20 minutes to bring it up to temp and it ran at idle at 35 oil psi. Now i am really confused. Please help!!! Thank you for your help.
Recheck your oil level with the boat in the water and off the trailer, And add as needed. Also try 30w and a merc or volvo oil filter, Some after market filters might do this some times.:eek:
 
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