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Old 03-07-2004, 05:56 PM
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300E oil pressure gauge question

a quick question about the gauge on my '91 300E- when my car is really warmed up- (after at least 30mins-hour driving) my oil pressure guage at idle and in Drive flickers between 1 & 2. If I shift into neutral it'll be a bit steadier at just under 2. At all times with acceleration it is normal (pegs at 3) and coasting 2.5

I know the oil is circulating better once it warms up but is it normal for the gauge to flicker like this?

I run 15w40.
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