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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Default 2007 350z HR low idle oil pressure

I have a 07 350z HR with 140k miles it's runs around it a little over 60 psi when around 3000 rpm and when it's fully warmed up at a idle it's runing zero psi of oil pressure I have no clue why it's doing this the motor dosnt knock or tick nor does it smoke and it isn't due for a oil change also I always keep a check on my oil levels and it's perfect any help would be greatly appreciated I've read a few post and people are saying it to worry about it but low oil pressure is a huge deal for me and I can't and won't over look it
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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If the low oil pressure light isn't also on at idle, I'd do two things. Change the oil pressure sensor for the gauge, and change your oil and filter (Mobil 1 0w-40 and an M1-110 filter).
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 03:57 PM
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I forgot to mention that I'm sorry for my lack of information but the oil light does come on as well

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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 01:12 AM
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Your oil gallery gaskets are probably blown but it might be a bad sensor, who knows. Don't drive the car, get it towed and get it diagnosed with a proper oil pressure gauge. I wouldn't risk driving the car now.
What oil are you using?

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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 10:03 AM
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Okay sorry for my lack of knowledge but I have no clue what a oil gallery gasket is im assuming it's in the motor am I correct and how much would this fix cost me at like a Nissan dealer?
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Maynardnat
Okay sorry for my lack of knowledge but I have no clue what a oil gallery gasket is im assuming it's in the motor am I correct and how much would this fix cost me at like a Nissan dealer?
You are correct they are inside the front timing cover. These are mostly rough guesses from what I remember reading over on the G35 forum. I think a nissan dealer would be in the $2000-$3000 range but maybe more. A independent shop that knows nissan's might be in the $1500 range.
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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Yup, gallery gaskets. There are 2. Upper and lower. Happened to my 07 Nismo with just 48k miles. Make sure you get the updated 370z/G37 metal gasket. This is not offered as a direct replacement for the HR. Change timing components while your in there. No reason to open it twice. One of my posts from last year has a parts list. All together, it was about 1,100 with labor and parts. Nissan will try to get you to pay for the entire front assembly. Just find a reputable place.

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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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Find post #13, I list pics (post 17) and parts list. I parked the Z until I did the work. The only indication is oil pressure. A bad sensor will top the oil pressure gauge. You only start getting CEL codes when its already really bad... And normally Usually timing codes from one of the valves.

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https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/609932-extremely-low-oil-pressure-2003-enthusiast-151k-2.html

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