Low oil pressure today

[Jiggerachi]

Today I was leaving the Mall & I noticed the oil pressure was really low, around 15 on the gauge at idle, normally it sits around 30 at idle & goes up with the throddle.

I checked the oil level & everything was fine, no leaks or anything.

The pressure finally went back up to around 30 idling at stoplights, but still that does seem low.

Searching around I stumbled on this thread:
http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthrea...light=pressure

I just changed the oil last weekend & grabbed a Fram because it was all they had in stock that wasnt rediculously expensive.

The pressure has been fine untill today, & apears to be back to normal, or close to it.

Do you think this could be the problem?? If so is there a way to change just the filter without having to buy all new Mobile 1?

[riverracer]

If so is there a way to change just the filter without having to buy all new Mobile 1?

yes...just change the filter...The rest of the oil is still in the pan

[sammm]

yes...just change the filter...The rest of the oil is still in the pan

If you do take that approach, do it when the engine is cold so most of the oil has drained back down to the pan.

[channelmaniac]

And you'll need to add a little to it since there will be oil in the filter.

[riverracer]

If you do take that approach, do it when the engine is cold so most of the oil has drained back down to the pan.

Ok rainman...does the filter hold 4 quarts?

[POS Racing]

...does the filter hold 4 quarts?

Nope but he will need to grab a quart, just to top it off!

[riverracer]

Nope but he will need to grab a quart, just to top it off!

Mick ...we know that....but does Sammmmmmmmm?

[POS Racing]

Mick ...we know that....but does Sammmmmmmmm?

Yea I believe he does, he comes across as a pretty smart guy. And I do believe he has done an oil change or two on a NA & NB Miata.

Why do you ask??

[riverracer]

Yea I believe he does, he comes across as a pretty smart guy. And I do believe he has done an oil change or two on a NA & NB Miata.

Why do you ask??

because I can?

[riverracer]

The filter doesn't hold a quart anyway......

[POS Racing]

The filter doesn't hold a quart anyway......

Really!!! Well aren't you a smart one!

I'd bet it could hold up to 1/2 a quart, so Jiggerachi is still going to need to pick up a quart to top it off. And Sammm make a good point about doing when the car is cool since the oil in the filter will have a chance to drain back to the pan to help minimize oil loss and make for a cleaner swap.

[sammm]

Mick ...we know that....but does Sammmmmmmmm?

Really? Oil in the filter you say? Who knew.

[sammm]

because I can?

because you're a .

I'm going with that one.

[Majik]

Really? Oil in the filter you say? Who knew.

Not if it is a fram.

[sammm]

Not if it is a fram.

He'll be here all week. Try the tuna samiches.

[Titus]

The filter doesn't hold a quart anyway......

So you know of some special parts store that sells oil by the half quart?

[Jiggerachi]

If you do take that approach, do it when the engine is cold so most of the oil has drained back down to the pan.

Maybe I could use this trick to get the oil out of the filter.



Thanks guys, i'll try to pick up an OEM this week & swap them out. I'll pick up a half quart of Mobile 1 while im at it...

Hey...who spilled my beer??

[Treibenschnell]

Hey...who spilled my beer??

That's a party foul...