One of the primary causes of low oil pressure is a low oil level. It's pretty straightforward — if your car's engine doesn't have the right amount of oil, it follows that it will be unable to ...

So your car’s oil pressure gauge is behaving like a metronome or, worse yet, has flatlined altogether and you want to check the pressure manually? Wunderbar. Your engine’s oil pressure is ...

Engine CompressionAtmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 14.7 psi.A 9:1 compression ratio cylinder is compressing the air and fuel mixture to about 132 psi at sea level (9x14.7=132.3 ...

If you've never had to check your car's oil level yourself before, fear not. The process is quite simple, and we'll walk you ...

Product Features. Large 3-1/2 inch gauges feature a chrome bezel and rugged protective outer boot; High pressure gauge reads 0-400 psi and 0-2800 kPa ...

A bigger issue with high oil pressure is that it can indicate other, more serious issues with your engine’s internals, so it’s best not to ignore the pressure gauge when you see it rising.

An engine compression test kit consists of a pressure gauge and an assortment of hoses and fittings so that the gauge can be connected to the spark plug holes on each of an engine's cylinders. To ...

The oil circuit is probably one of the least-understood systems in a car. We explain how it works, and why the oil light on your dashboard might be turning on and off at mysterious times.

Small-Block Chevy Oil Pumps - The Great Oil Pump Test. Mix A Big Batch Of Pressure, Volume, Oil Viscosity, Temperature, And Engine Power And You Have The Makings For The Great Oil Pump Test ...

In a 1935 publicity stunt, Fred Key checks the oil in flight. NASM (SI 76-17446) Aircraft piston engines rely on a continuous flow of lubricating oil to prevent wear, so one of the key instruments ...