89 200q normal oil pressure?

[Huw Powell]

> In my new to me 200, I am trying to figure out what the proper oil pressure
> should be.  When the car starts up, the gauge shows nearly 5 bar and is
> pretty close to the max.  After some cautious driving, the reading falls.
> During idle the pressure is between 1 to 2 bar or so.  The pressure
> increases through the rpms.  Is the 5 bar at start normal?

Yes, everything you are seeing is normal.  Off idle when warm it still
goes to at least 3 bar, right?

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Huw Powell

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