low oil pressure

91fxbdy14 · 01-11-2010, 11:51 AM

hey i have a bone stock 2.3L mustang, been having trouble with the oil pressure ever since i had it. Every time i check the oil its full, so i know its not low. dont know what the problem is. engine also idles a little lower than a grand, and when doing so the engine shakes a little. but once rpms hit 1200 rpms shes as smooth as could be

any suggestions?

90fox · 01-11-2010, 12:36 PM

do you have an aftermarket guage or the stock one. my ranger from time to time has problems with the guage reading it might be the oil pressure sender

xr4ti85 · 01-11-2010, 07:14 PM

idle should be around 750 to 800rpm. what oil filter and when was the last time you changed oil?

91fxbdy14 · 01-11-2010, 08:30 PM

its stock gauge, and its been awhile, should probably get on that

xr4ti85 · 01-12-2010, 06:48 AM

probabley the problem and use a motorcraft filter

05MusclestangGT · 01-12-2010, 09:19 AM

2.3s use the motorcraft FL 1A filter and +1 on checking the oil press. sender. Where's the oil press. gauge at when it's idling?

91fxbdy14 · 01-12-2010, 02:43 PM

two marks up from the red zone

90fox · 01-12-2010, 03:05 PM

i would check the connection on the sending unit or hook up a aftermarket guage that way you know for sure

SlowGT · 01-12-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90fox

i would check the connection on the sending unit or hook up a aftermarket guage that way you know for sure

+1 for checking with an aftermarket. i wouldn't spend a fortune doing it though. there's gotta be somebody in your area that could lend you a guage for an evening. i would if you were here, but 2hrs is a hike to borrow a guage.

91fxbdy14 · 01-12-2010, 05:25 PM

haha yah, im not that desperate to find the problem

turbo5.0240sx · 01-15-2010, 12:30 PM

I would verify ther oil pressure with a gauge like all the other guy's said. If it reads low then i would bet the oil pickup is plugged which is very common on these 2.3 engines. The screen is very small and gets pluged easy.

91fxbdy14 · 01-15-2010, 10:38 PM

thanks ill check it out

Ruff Ryder · 01-19-2010, 07:27 PM

your gaskets might be going bad but they might not be losing oil yet \

#1 check all around your engine for any oil, if so ur gasket needs changed
#2 change your oil, and oil filter, depending on the milage i recommend penzoil high milage
#3 your gauge might just be bad or the sender is clogged like mine was ;P

Red Arrow 2010 · 01-20-2010, 02:42 AM

Just curious, have you ever had any problems with it burning oil?

91fxbdy14 · 01-20-2010, 08:47 PM

no, never. just changed oil and filter, still low pressure. havent had the chance to check the sender yet

Red Arrow 2010 · 01-20-2010, 10:17 PM

Have you checked the gauge yet?

91fxbdy14 · 01-20-2010, 10:21 PM

havent had the chance

01-11-2010, 08:30 PM	#4
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	its stock gauge, and its been awhile, should probably get on that __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-12-2010, 06:48 AM	#5
xr4ti85 Name: Tom Faus Location: orangeville Posts: 3,237 Trader Rating: 7 Year: 1987 Model: Xr4ti View Garage Join Date: Dec 2006 Credits: 25,128 Cash: $ 500	probabley the problem and use a motorcraft filter __________________ 1987 Merkur Xr4ti custom 3"exhaust,255 lph pump, ihi 6.5 turbo,external wastegate

01-12-2010, 09:19 AM	#6
05MusclestangGT Senior Member Name: Seth Location: near Reading Posts: 832 Trader Rating: 8 Year: 1990 Model: Stang lx drop top View Garage Join Date: Aug 2006 Credits: 11,051 Cash: $ 500	2.3s use the motorcraft FL 1A filter and +1 on checking the oil press. sender. Where's the oil press. gauge at when it's idling? __________________ "Sally" '90 Stang lx drop top: ex 4 cyl. 331 stroker swap in progress... "Black Sunshine" '05 stang gt fastback 5 spd, show car, dressed up '86 stang gt hatch, 3.73s, exhaust, becoming road ready...

01-12-2010, 02:43 PM	#7
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	two marks up from the red zone __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#8
90fox Name: Jr. Location: Berwick pa Posts: 650 Trader Rating: 3 Year: 1990 Model: LX View Garage Join Date: Oct 2009 Total Awards: 2 Credits: 11,411 Cash: $ 400	i would check the connection on the sending unit or hook up a aftermarket guage that way you know for sure __________________ 90 LX gt40 heads upper n lower intake, ecam,bbk cai, mac headers, bbk h-pipe,flows,strange adj struts,and konis in the back,Kenny brown subframe connecters,sn95 front conv with drilled and slotted rotors and PBR calipers,sn95 rear disc,WC T-5 with king cobra clutch,fire wall adj,3G alt swap,elec fan swap, 18x9 FR-500's 255/35/18 bf g-force kdw 2's

01-11-2010, 11:51 AM	#1
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	low oil pressure hey i have a bone stock 2.3L mustang, been having trouble with the oil pressure ever since i had it. Every time i check the oil its full, so i know its not low. dont know what the problem is. engine also idles a little lower than a grand, and when doing so the engine shakes a little. but once rpms hit 1200 rpms shes as smooth as could be any suggestions? __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-11-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
90fox Name: Jr. Location: Berwick pa Posts: 650 Trader Rating: 3 Year: 1990 Model: LX View Garage Join Date: Oct 2009 Total Awards: 2 Credits: 11,411 Cash: $ 400	do you have an aftermarket guage or the stock one. my ranger from time to time has problems with the guage reading it might be the oil pressure sender __________________ 90 LX gt40 heads upper n lower intake, ecam,bbk cai, mac headers, bbk h-pipe,flows,strange adj struts,and konis in the back,Kenny brown subframe connecters,sn95 front conv with drilled and slotted rotors and PBR calipers,sn95 rear disc,WC T-5 with king cobra clutch,fire wall adj,3G alt swap,elec fan swap, 18x9 FR-500's 255/35/18 bf g-force kdw 2's

01-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#3
xr4ti85 Name: Tom Faus Location: orangeville Posts: 3,237 Trader Rating: 7 Year: 1987 Model: Xr4ti View Garage Join Date: Dec 2006 Credits: 25,128 Cash: $ 500	idle should be around 750 to 800rpm. what oil filter and when was the last time you changed oil? __________________ 1987 Merkur Xr4ti custom 3"exhaust,255 lph pump, ihi 6.5 turbo,external wastegate

01-12-2010, 05:25 PM	#10
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	haha yah, im not that desperate to find the problem __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#11
turbo5.0240sx Member Location: state college, PA Posts: 183 Trader Rating: 1 View Garage Join Date: Apr 2007 Credits: 2,323 Cash: $ 500	I would verify ther oil pressure with a gauge like all the other guy's said. If it reads low then i would bet the oil pickup is plugged which is very common on these 2.3 engines. The screen is very small and gets pluged easy. __________________ Turbo5.0240sx

01-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#12
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	thanks ill check it out __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-19-2010, 07:27 PM	#13
Ruff Ryder Junior Member Name: Dalton Ness Location: Shade Gap Posts: 11 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 1993 Model: Lx Hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 161 Cash: $ 500	your gaskets might be going bad but they might not be losing oil yet \ #1 check all around your engine for any oil, if so ur gasket needs changed #2 change your oil, and oil filter, depending on the milage i recommend penzoil high milage #3 your gauge might just be bad or the sender is clogged like mine was ;P

01-20-2010, 02:42 AM	#14
Red Arrow 2010 Name: Greg White Location: Abington, PA Posts: 1,703 Trader Rating: 1 Year: 2010 Model: 2010 Mustang 4.0 lit View Garage Join Date: Jun 2009 Total Awards: 1 Credits: 2,505 Cash: $ 500	Just curious, have you ever had any problems with it burning oil? __________________ If it's not a Mustang then it's not worth driving!

01-20-2010, 08:47 PM	#15
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	no, never. just changed oil and filter, still low pressure. havent had the chance to check the sender yet __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

01-20-2010, 10:17 PM	#16
Red Arrow 2010 Name: Greg White Location: Abington, PA Posts: 1,703 Trader Rating: 1 Year: 2010 Model: 2010 Mustang 4.0 lit View Garage Join Date: Jun 2009 Total Awards: 1 Credits: 2,505 Cash: $ 500	Have you checked the gauge yet? __________________ If it's not a Mustang then it's not worth driving!

01-20-2010, 10:21 PM	#17
91fxbdy14 Member Name: Carson Kauffman Location: perkasie Posts: 160 Trader Rating: 0 Year: 91 Model: mustang lx hatchback View Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Credits: 1,937 Cash: $ 500	havent had the chance __________________ 91 LX 4 Banger

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