Oil Pressure 1.6 k series engine?

[ghvh23]

Hi, Just brought my first Caterham a few weeks ago and only got a chance today to give it a good run.
Could someone tell me if the Oil Pressure I am getting is OK
Cold start up 4 bar
When hot at idie (800rpm) 1.5 bar
When hot at 3000rpm 3.5 bar
Engine is a 1.6K with 9000 mile
Thanks for help

[grenpayne]

Sounds about right to me

[Token Jock]

Yup I'd agree, sounds fine.

Hot oil pressure at idle can be lower if you have an Apollo tank and also will be slightly lower depedning on whether you are using a 40 or 50 weight oil.

[MereCat]

Sounds right to me. If your running an Apollo you will likely lose .5 on bar pressure when hot.
On a really warm day / run ( do we get those in the UK?) mine can be as low as 1 ( just above redline marker).

Cheers

[ghvh23]

Hi Thanks for the replies.
Its not running an Apollo tank so as long as it maintains its current pressures its sounds as though it should be fine.
Thanks