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Hi everyone - got a weird problem and my dealer seems to struggle
Oil pressure on idle when warm is approx. 15psi which when I rev up goes up to 60psi. As a result the dreaded red oil warning light comes on when it goes back to idle. This goes away when I speed up or when I ride but this comes back on as soon as I stop at a red light. Been told that pressures are within spec when rev'd up or during a ride but not at idle. Dealer does not necessary believe it is the oil pump since pressure goes up to within spec when riding. Been told it could be the caskets at/behind the oil pump (best case), the oil pump or even the caskets deeper within the engine (worst case) as this requires an engine re-build. Costs estimated anywhere between C$1,000 to $2,000 for a 6 year old N8VGT with only 39,600 kms (25k miles)
Thoughts from the specialists would be welcome - thanks
Oil pressure on idle when warm is approx. 15psi which when I rev up goes up to 60psi. As a result the dreaded red oil warning light comes on when it goes back to idle. This goes away when I speed up or when I ride but this comes back on as soon as I stop at a red light. Been told that pressures are within spec when rev'd up or during a ride but not at idle. Dealer does not necessary believe it is the oil pump since pressure goes up to within spec when riding. Been told it could be the caskets at/behind the oil pump (best case), the oil pump or even the caskets deeper within the engine (worst case) as this requires an engine re-build. Costs estimated anywhere between C$1,000 to $2,000 for a 6 year old N8VGT with only 39,600 kms (25k miles)
Thoughts from the specialists would be welcome - thanks
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