oil pressure disappeared.
I have a magnetic drain plug, evidently that does not work now does it. Time for everyone to rethink their usage and efficiency. How much protection do they really provide? Maybe a large flat magnet on the side or bottom of the pan on the outside may help.
With respect to condensation, Fortunately for me the car is kept in a heated shop. Northern Idaho is considered dry but the winters do get wet. I will remember to always give it a thorough warmup whenever I start it.
I think the problem was the pickup against the floor of the pan. I used to have about 25-30 psi at idle 950 rpms and 75 max at about 2000 rpms. Now with the increased openings I have 50 psi at 1000 rpms (idle was up due to cold temps and sniper warmup) At 2000 rpms, I was at 80 psi pressure. This is running a melling 63hv pump and 10-30 duratec oil, wix filter. FWIW, the pickup is about 1/4 inch from the bottom of the pan.