Whats reasonable oil pressure?

[stuuey]

Hope someone could clear up a query of mine, looking at a 300e with 166000 on the clock, oil press needle 1 at idle, up to approx 2 1/4 when driving, never saw it reach 3? Does look like it could do with an oil change though!
Also noticed at a steady idle, gauge fluctuates between 1 and 1.5 though engine revs remain constant. Any ideas appreciated.

 

[iamamanc]

Sounds like the big end is on it's way out, but I could be wrong

 

[television]

An oil change could help, it could be a sender out of spec, oil filter clogged

 

[hmang]

Hope someone could clear up a query of mine, looking at a 300e with 166000 on the clock, oil press needle 1 at idle, up to approx 2 1/4 when driving, never saw it reach 3? Does look like it could do with an oil change though!
Also noticed at a steady idle, gauge fluctuates between 1 and 1.5 though engine revs remain constant. Any ideas appreciated.

what is the book oil press figure and test method ?

hot or cold test?

is correct oil in engine?

what oil press gauge are you using and is it accurate?