Oil & Fuel Ideal Oil Pressure

F350 · Dec 9, 2006

I have a Mahindra 485DI that has 30 pounds of oil pressure according to my gauge. Is this the correct pressure or is the oil pressure weak?

Thanks,

DmansPadge · Dec 9, 2006

F350 said:
I have a Mahindra 485DI that has 30 pounds of oil pressure according to my gauge. Is this the correct pressure or is the oil pressure weak?

Thanks,

At what RPM?

F350 · Dec 9, 2006

Sorry....It has 30 pounds of oil pressure @ idle.

IH3444 · Dec 9, 2006

Engine hot? 30 psi is good.

F350 · Dec 15, 2006

The oil pressure is 30psi @ idle with a cold engine.

john_bud · Dec 22, 2006

F350 said:
The oil pressure is 30psi @ idle with a cold engine.

30 psi at idle with a hot engine and 10w40 oil would be excellent. I don't know, but would guess that the minimum spec is down around 10 psi hot idling. What oil are you using and what is the pressure when hot? What is the pressure when hot at PTO speed ?

jb