Unusual Oil Pressure

[eschaider]

I am more on the dark side, Paul. I suspect you have hurt something inside the engine and I would refrain from driving it until I had identified the potential problem and resolved it or determined there was no problem.

The easiest way to get an idea of what is going on (without pulling the engine) is to go to the Blackstone labs site order one of their free test kits. Put your oil sample into the provided container and wait for the results. The cost is about $25 - $30 and the results will either give you peace of mind or tell you it is time to tear it down and fix something.


Ed

[blykins]

If you have a problem of the magnitude where it does that to your oil pressure, no need in wasting time sending oil to Blackstone. Snag an oil filter cutter and cut the filter apart. If there's a problem, it will be very apparent in about 5 minutes time.

I think I'd try a different gauge first just for giggles, but an oil filter inspection will calm any fears.