[Roadsters] oil gauge

[Dan Zubkoff]

It is normal for the oil gauge to go up and down, depending on the rev'ving of the engine. However, at idle there should still be some oil pressure (more than zero). Now, with an old roadster gauges, things may not be accurate.

When you start the engine (after it is cold), does it show any oil pressure?

If it does, there is a good chance your oil change place used a very thin oil , as prescribed on newer cars (5/20). Not the best to use on old roadsters.You may wish to try a thicker oil (maybe a straight 30 Weight , or even 20/50). Your oil pressure should increase using a thicker oil. 

Dan Zubkoff
Houston, TX

cjs37 at juno.com wrote: Question: I have a l970 2000 Roadster, when I took her for a drive the
other day the oil gauge went to O then up and back down and stayed down,
I recently had the oil changed and it's clean on the dip stick. Does
anyone have any ideas what could be wrong? Thanks, Katy  cjs37 at juno.com
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