95 XJS Oil Pressure Gauge Reading

I just purchased my '95 XJS V-12, first time owner. I've noticed that the oil pressure reading varies with engine rpm (not too unusual), but at idle (say at a red light) the gauge reading goes to the lowest point. The oil pressure warning light does not come on, and the oil level is fine (new oil as well). Is this normal, or what should I look into?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Jaguar Barney

Submitted by mghirsch@netzero.net on Tue, 04/24/2007 - 22:53

My 94 does the same thing. AS long as the oil level is correct and the warning light doesn't come on, fuggedaboutit.

Maynard Hirsch
94 XJS v12 Coupe
86 XJ6
91 XJS (RIP)
78 MGB
67MGB

Submitted by rrudy2@charter.net on Mon, 04/23/2007 - 23:36

95 XJS Oil Pressure Gauge Reading

Andy,

My '87 V-12 does the same thing. I'm with Doug, don't concern yourself with it. Besides, how much do your really trust those gauges anyway? ;-)

Al
Simpsonville, SC
'87 XJS Coupe

Submitted by dougdwyer1@com… on Mon, 04/23/2007 - 23:17

95 XJS Oil Pressure Gauge Reading

Pretty normal for V12s to have low oil pressure at idle. Probably been like that for the last 12 years. Mine used to show only a needle's width above zero at adle when warm.

I wouldn't worry about it.

Doug Dwyer
Longview Washington USA
1995 XJR