Menu toggle

Readings from Dials

jonc4s

jonc4s

New member
Hi,

Apart from the rev and speedo on my dials I have the Battery, temp and oil pressue.

My battery seems to sit just below 14, my temp is back down to 80 (I presume this is where it should be) after I serviced my rads last week and fitted mesh etc. My oil pressue varies but seems to sit around 5 (bar?) when I'm coasting. Is this normal? The oil pressue intrigues me the most, what should I be able to glean from it? Does it go down when I floor it etc? Could it show a potential problem etc.

Just curious....
 
oil pressure shouldn't drop when accelerating .... in very basic terms , the faster the engine spins, the quicker the oil gets pumped around th eengine the greater the oil pressure ........ the pressure should drop as the engine revs fall towards tick over

If the oil pressure is reading low when at say 5000rpm then there is something amiss
 
My battery sits at 10.5, but I've never had a problem with it. I think the battery guage on a 996 is a bit of a best guess!
 

ORIGINAL: njrichardson

My battery sits at 10.5, but I've never had a problem with it. I think the battery guage on a 996 is a bit of a best guess!
Click to expand...
Do you have a digital multimeter you could use to check the battery voltage?

The dash meter should show (nominally) 12v with engine off, and 14v when running. 10.5 seems low, and I think the dash gauges are reasonably accurate. Worth checking it out before winter really sets in.
 
Thanks Richard. The multimter shows just over 12v with the engine off. I have the CTEK fitted when the car is in the garage (I don't drive the car in the rain so it spends most of it's time in the garage!). I think I just have a dodgy voltmeter guage.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top