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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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What should it be? My pressure seems to be low all the time.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Depends on how hot your engine is, about 40 while you're rolling, and a few at idle.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Around 6 to 8 psi at idle.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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I can't say when it is that I look at it but it seems to always be low. The dealer told me it should sit at about 32, but its never that high.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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I know this is an obvious question, but have you checked your oil level? What type oil are you using? Don't want to change this into an "oil" thread.
 
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just hit 1000mi taking it in for service this weekend.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Another oil question? lol
 
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Ask lots of questions when you take it in. Let us know how it works out.
 
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What should it be? My pressure seems to be low all the time.
Should be no lower than 32 when warm and at running speeds, much lower at idle depending on temperature.
 
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My pressure gauge on my 07' Ultra reads about 32psi when hot and running and between 10 and 14 at idle.
 
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