Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Oil Pressure while cold

[firemanmarc]

Hello... . The temperature here has finally dropped. WHile at work I am not allowed to plug my truck in, so anyway, after I start it, it takes a good 8-10 seconds for oil pressure to show on gauge, at home plugged in about 3-5 seconds. It just seems too long to me, is this normal?? It has fresh oil in it too... . Thank you, Marc

 

[supeerman4422]

same thing with my truck marc... i think its pretty much normal in cold weather, these motors got alot of oil to warm up



-Tom

 

[firemanmarc]

Thank you. It just concerned me. I have a couple tractors with the 6BT and they come right up not what the temp is outside, but they are mechanical gauges too... . Thank you much, Marc

 

[bgilbert]

15 seconds is the spec. If no pressure after 15 seconds, shut off the truck.

 

[firemanmarc]

Thank you very much..... I tried the local Cummins shop, but they are a little busy :--) , workin' their tales off... . Thanks again, Marc