i read alot about low idle pressure...

and some people posted :
idle above 14
2k rpm above 43
6k rpm above 57...

my car has always been above 30 or at 30 when idling... reasonly i changed from going to the dealer for oil change to diy.. i used mobil 1 5w30 fully synthetic and nissan oil filter. just 2 weeks after oil change the oil read somewhere below 30 at idling..but definitely above 15.

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is this normal? i think it is normal according to what i read.. but it is true? is what i read above true?. idling above 14???



second problem.. i noticed that my car smell engine burning if i go up the hill and step on the gas pedal to force my car to run faster. i checked and do not see any oil leak... and as long as i dont force my car then it will not produce burning smell like...

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is this normal? please let me know...i want to check my head gaskets.. but since it doesnt produce smell when i baby the car... so... i am not sure..

please help

 

Specs above from service manual. The pressure gage inside the car is not the most accurate tool.

 

If you think your oil pressure is low try a thicker oil, 10w30 or 10w40

 

what different does it make? i am sorry i am a total noob at oil and car. hehehe...

thinner oil vs thicker oil? that is the different?

dealer oil always use 5w30?.. does it affect my performance? if switch to 10w30? i am living in san diego, california btw...

thanks

 

anyone has any idea about my second problem? smelling oil burn if i step on it too hard?...if i take it slow then there is nothing... thanks

 

10w30 is fine. That is what I use in mine. Your oil pressure is normal.