Date:         Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:24:04 -0500
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Low oil pressure - how to improve
Comments: To: HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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If running at high ambient temperatures, an external oil cooler might help.  It did for my camper, also a 2.1 engine.  mcneely

---- HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote:
> Hi to all,
>
> I see the pressure getting lower and lower as the engine warms up.  From 60 to 15 psi.
> The question is; how to improve it without changing bearings or other parts, if there is a way.
>
> Yes, the oil is 20-50.  It's a 2.1 L engine.
>
> Zoltan

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David McNeely

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