[a6franz]

Can someone tell me if this is normal - I noticed that my oil pressure really fluctuates during acceleration and starting from a dead stop. The gauge moves from the middle marker to beyond the 3/4ths marker (near the High pressure) and then returns after acceleration. I just changed the oil (Mobil 1) and the oil level is correct. While it makes sense that the oil pressure gauge will fluctuate I have never seen such large fluctuations before with this vehicle or any other vehicle I've owned.

 

[Cillyone]

Can someone tell me if this is normal - I noticed that my oil pressure really fluctuates during acceleration and starting from a dead stop. The gauge moves from the middle marker to beyond the 3/4ths marker (near the High pressure) and then returns after acceleration. I just changed the oil (Mobil 1) and the oil level is correct. While it makes sense that the oil pressure gauge will fluctuate I have never seen such large fluctuations before with this vehicle or any other vehicle I've owned.

Yes it is fine.

 

[art_z]

you'd have a big problem if it DIDN'T fluctuate.

 

[SE Off Road1]

Oil Pressure Guage

I noticed mine tends to fluctuate when the engine is cold. Once warmed up it tends to stay just above the middle increment. Not sure if I have a bad gauge/sender or if this is normal. Or I guess the gauge could be right and my problems are worse then I think. That would suck.

 

[TooTall]

As the oil heats up, it gets thinner making it easier for the pump to pump the oil. This lowers the pressure of the oil at operating temp.