• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Oil pressure

  • Thread starter Thread starter poulrais
  • Start date Start date Jul 30, 2009

poulrais

New Member
Mar 25, 2009
44
0
0
Sherbrooke. Quebec, Canada
Jul 30, 2009
#1
  • Jul 30, 2009
  • #1
I changed the oil yesterday and I used a Fram Wearguard oil filter for the fisrt time as well as Kandall semi-synth 10W30 oil. I noticed a drop in oil pressure right away to the rate of 3-4 PSI while driving and almost 8 to 10 PSI at idle. I doubt that the oil is the culprit but could an oil filter cause this kind of pressure drop? I get around 40 PSI now in normal driving conditions and it drops to 20 PSI at idle. Is this an acceptable oil pressure range or should I go back to my old brand of oil filter? Thanks in advance for you inputs!
 
B

BYRDPE

Founding Member
Nov 4, 1998
1,556
0
37
65
Memphis,Tn.
Jul 30, 2009
#2
  • Jul 30, 2009
  • #2
20 psi @ idle is fine. I believe the standard is 10 psi per 1000rpms. What brand of filter did you use previously?

Posted via Mobile Device
 

skunk21

Active Member
May 22, 2007
1,203
3
36
Taxachusetts
Jul 30, 2009
#3
  • Jul 30, 2009
  • #3
you are fine. you can go by the above method or basically 20-25psi warm @ idle and 40-60psi @2,500rpms cruising.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
01 mustang 3.8 fuel pressure issue
  • Mhaley2006
  • May 29, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
219
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sunday at 2:52 PM
JohnKay
J
P
Weird Voltage & Oil Pressure Gauges
  • PNN
  • May 22, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
63
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech May 22, 2026
PNN
P
Engine Gas in my oil
  • limp
  • Jun 15, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
35
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 16, 2026
Mindseye007
SBF rebuild with no oil pressure NEED HELP
  • Falcon67
  • May 27, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
319
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- May 27, 2025
horse sence
A
Resolved 1989 Mustang bogs down after 3-5 minutes of driving.
  • Alabama
  • Feb 11, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 26, 2025
limp
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?