Oil pressure

[Slow Joe]

Today I noticed my oil guage bouncing around between 2 and 3. I actually don't know anything about the oil pressure system, except how to change the oil. Help! What should I do?

[engatwork]

Typically it will drop down to around 1.5 bar at hot idle and be between 2 and 3 bar anytime it is not at idle or shut off.

[Slow Joe]

At hot idle, it stayed at 3 and also for the 10 mile drive home from the store. When I shut the car off at the mailbox, it dropped to 2 then promptly rose to 3 when I accelerated. I'll check in an hour or two with a short drive later to see where it sits.

[engatwork]

Sounds like it is pretty healthy to me.

[Slow Joe]

Alright. Can I blame you for the ensuing cloud of smoke?

[engatwork]

You can.

What kind of car is it?

[Slow Joe]

1986 300E