Oil Pressure gauge freaking out

The oil cannot drain back to the engine as the end of the line at the gauge is not open - like your finger over the end of a straw. Try to keep the line to the gauge as short as possible - no excessive length or loops as this too can cause a gauge fluctuation. Be sure to have enough length though to allow for engine movement. Also the plastic line is crap, try to find the brass line if you can.


Do not use copper line. Copper work hardens with vibration and will eventually break from fatigue.

I use the nylon tube and carry a spare in the glove box.