Originally Posted By: splinter
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
That's why I was asking if the oil pressure sensor was before or after the oil filter. If it is before the filter, then a lower oil pressure would indicate a more free flowing filter.
If the sensor is after the filter, the oil pressure (especially at idle) shouldn't change with a slightly more restrictive filter if the engine has a positive displacement oil pump in good condition.
What did you determine as it relates to our OP's post?
Can't determine anything about his oil pressure comments unless the location of the oil pressure sensor is known (before or after the oil filter). And if this engine has a good old fashioned positive displacement oil pump (which I assume it does).
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
That's why I was asking if the oil pressure sensor was before or after the oil filter. If it is before the filter, then a lower oil pressure would indicate a more free flowing filter.
If the sensor is after the filter, the oil pressure (especially at idle) shouldn't change with a slightly more restrictive filter if the engine has a positive displacement oil pump in good condition.
What did you determine as it relates to our OP's post?
Can't determine anything about his oil pressure comments unless the location of the oil pressure sensor is known (before or after the oil filter). And if this engine has a good old fashioned positive displacement oil pump (which I assume it does).