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Originally Posted by dunlop0_1

Just been testing the 996's oil pressure. Now it meets the the recommended pressures both hot and cold, at idle and 4-5k.
However, there is no spec for what the pressure should be when the relief valve opens above 4-5k.
I would expect a drop but what to?

Relief valve surely is lifted by pressure and is not necessarily RPM dependent. Also viscosity will be a factor as will temperature. How hot is hot?

Also as the relief valve is opposed by spring pressure it will vary infinitely.
Just my thoughts probably bollox as usual.