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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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i have a hpop gauge and i was wondering how much pressure it should be putting out cuz i have no clue...during moderate and hard acceleration it puts out roughly 2500-3500 psi...is that normal? and i have a another dumb question but im about to do my first oil change..i know im a newbie LOL...but do i need to do anything with the HPOP when changing oil? dont be to harsh im still new to diesels!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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The pressure will vary wildly depending on RPM and load (mostly load).

500 or so at an idle and depending on tuning, around 2800-3000 at full song.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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HPOP oil.... that is a big one on here.. i would do a search on HPOP oil change.. you dont want to start world war 3 with the discussion on if you should or should not change your HPOP oil..
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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LOL...

How to change your HPO...

Warm up truck...

Drive down road...

Go to WOT for about 2-3 seconds...

Complete HPO change.

Wasnt that easy!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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Sorry but what is WOT? LOL
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by countryboy51
Sorry but what is WOT? LOL
wide open throttle
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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oh duh i knew that. but thanks for the info guys
 
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