RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection
LUBRICATION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Remove oil pressure sending unit and install gauge assembly C-3292.
2. Run engine until thermostat opens.
3. Oil Pressure:
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Curb Idle - 25 kPa (4 psi) minimum
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3000 rpm - 170 - 758 kPa (25 - 110 psi)
4. If oil pressure is 0 at idle, shut off engine. Check for a clogged oil pick-up screen or a pressure relief valve stuck open.
