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Old 08-16-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction View Post
I agree with johnathan1, 12 seconds likely means something other than the oil. Clogged filter, bad stem rings, blockage of the pickup screen, etc.
Considering that oil pressure is measured "upstream" from the filter element, it doesn't seem likely that a clogged filter could be the culprit. A poor filter seal, however, could be allowing the filter housing to empty while the engine is not running, resulting in a delayed oil pressure indication.

In summer weather conditions, a delay in oil pressure cannot reasonably be the fault of the oil. You could fill the oil sump with water and get good pressure a lot faster than 12 seconds, assuming no other factors were involved.
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